The global bathroom and toilet assist devices market size was valued at USD 5.2 Bn in 2022 and is likely to reach USD 8.16 Bn by 2031, expanding at a CAGR of 6.2% during 2023–2031. Increasing awareness and rising adoption of medical assist devices in the healthcare sector are anticipated to fuel the market.
Bathroom and toilet assist devices are essential for gaining assistance in maintaining balance and comfort, especially for elderly and differently-abled people. Physical disabilities commonly occur among masses due to genetic inheritance, or the mishaps such as severe accidents, amputation surgeries, or due to some diseases. Bone diseases such as arthritis, osteoporosis, brain disorders such as Parkinson’s disease, neurological disorders such as Alzheimer’s disease, and surgeries such as hip replacement, joint replacement, and prosthetic surgeries are major causes of balance & mobility issues.
Urbanization has led to sedentary lifestyles and unhealthy dietary habits. A majority of the geriatric population lags in consuming the right nutrition and timely medication for individual health concerns and in performing sufficient physical activity. This results in delayed muscle recovery out of wear & tear of the body, which ultimately causes serious mobility issues among elderly people.
Key players in the bathroom and toilet assist devices market offer products such as shower stools with armrests, shower chairs with backrests, foldable shower chairs, bathtub seats, bath boards, wall-mounted shower seats, foldable seats, hand grips, collapsible shower chairs, ambulatory commode cum shower wheelchairs, toilet seat raisers, toilet arm support, and wall mounted toilet support frame.
At the outset of the COVID-19 pandemic, the market experienced a surge in the demand for bathroom and toilet assist devices, owing to a flood in hospitals with COVID-infected people. According to the Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), the majority of COVID-infected adults admitted to hospitals were elderly and physically disabled. Old-aged and disabled people possess a comparatively weaker immune system than the rest of the population.
A growing number of COVID care facilities during the pandemic fueled the market growth as the hospitals and healthcare providers aimed to offer a well-equipped and advanced quarantine set up. In the post-pandemic period, governments across the globe invested major funds in the healthcare domain to prevent any shortage of medical facility centers in the future in case of another COVID wave.
Bathroom and Toilet Assist Devices Market Dynamics
Major Drivers
Rising awareness about bathroom and toilet assist devices is expected to drive the market. Key players in the market are keen on providing a comprehensive resolution for bathing and toiletry requirements for differently-abled people, depending on their type of disability. However, increasing adoption of smart bathrooms is likely to boost the market in the coming years.
Patients become self-reliant in maintaining personal hygiene and sanitation using bathing and toilet assist devices. The requirements of the elderly, bedridden patients, and patients who have lost their muscle control due to injuries or diseases, such as paralysis, require specific aids to regulate their everyday activities.
Existing Restraint
The bathroom and toilet assist devices setup are less cost-effective, which restrains the market. The cost of repair and maintenance is high with respect to the complexity of assist devices.
Opportunities
Research to develop electrically operable and easy-to-use bathroom and toilet assist devices is essential for end-user such as hospitals. Hospitals rely on system automation to provide highly efficient workflow management among their staff and to deliver ultimate in-patient care. The incorporation of technologically advanced assist devices that are self-reliant & need less manual operation offers to create opportunities in the market. Moreover, growing requirement for advanced medical devices and robotic wheelchairs among geriatric population accelerates the market.
Scope of the Bathroom and Toilet Assist Devices Market Report
The market report includes an assessment of the market, trends, segments, and regional markets. Overview and dynamics have also been included in the report.
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Report Title
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Bathroom and Toilet Assist Devices Market - Global Industry Analysis, Growth, Share, Size, Trends, and Forecast
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Base Year
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2022
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Historic Data
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2016–2021
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Forecast Period
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2023–2031
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Segmentation
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Product Type (Chairs & Stools Bath Lifts, Toilet Seat raisers, Toilet Aids, Commodes, Handgrips & Grab Bars, and Bath Aids), Distribution Channel (Online and Offline), and End-user (Hospitals, Hotels & Restaurants, Rehabilitation Centers)
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Regional Scope
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Asia Pacific, North America, Latin America, Europe, and Middle East & Africa
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Report Coverage
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Company Share, Market Analysis and Size, Competitive Landscape, Growth Factors, Market Trends, and Revenue Forecast
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Key Players Covered in the Report
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Meyra GmbH; Handicare; Medical Depot, Inc; Invacare Corporation; Etac AB; Hewi; GF Health Products, Inc; RCN Medizin- and Rehabilitation GmbH; Sunrise Medical; SpectraCare Health Systems; and Juvo Solutions
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Bathroom and Toilet Assist Devices Market Segment Insights
Based on product type, the bathroom and toilet assist devices market is divided into chairs & stools bath lifts, toilet seat raisers, toilet aids, commodes, handgrips & grab bars, and bath aids. The commodes segment is expected to expand at a significant pace during the projection period, owing to its operational efficiency and easy access for patients with mobility issues.
Apart from regularly installed commode seating, medical commodes are majorly advised by doctors to be used in case of uncertain illnesses, or temporary disabilities. The medical commodes are portable and thus, efficient to be used for the elderly and handicapped. Caregivers for such people find the medical commodes handy, which enhances the utility of the segment.
On the basis of distribution channel, the market is bifurcated into online and offline. The online segment is projected to register a considerable CAGR during the forecast period, due to the wide availability of product options. The use of online platforms is high owing to the prime third-party online sellers and distributors such as Amazon, Alibaba, Rakuten, AliExpress, and eBay.
The consumers get an overview of all the available products registered on e-commerce websites in one place, to compare their features, existing customer reviews, and prizes. Furthermore, it offers a wide range of payment options such as EMIs, pay later, cash payment on delivery, and discounted deals, which encouraged consumers for online purchasing.
On the basis of end-user, the bathroom and toilet assist devices market is segregated into hospitals, hotels & restaurants, and rehabilitation centers. The hospital segment registered a key share of the market in 2022, as hospitals provide comprehensive patient care. Single or multi-specialty intensive care offer by hospitals are the prime sources for receiving appropriate treatment.
The number of rehabilitation centers is projected to grow at a rapid pace during the assessment period. Patients with neurological diseases, brain damage, post-accidental state, and the post-injury state of the body can have common to severe mobility issues. Rehabilitation centers provide advanced disease-oriented treatments to their patients and help patients gain a good percentage of mobility. Increasing awareness among a majority regarding the effective recovery of such patients, from chronic health conditions, is expected to fuel the segment.
In terms of region, the global bathroom and toilet assist devices market is classified as Asia Pacific, North America, Latin America, Europe, and Middle East & Africa. North America dominated the market in 2022, owing to the Governments’ focus on advancements in the healthcare sector to provide ultimate inpatient care.
The market in Asia Pacific is expected to grow at a considerable CAGR during the projection period, due to the increasing adoption of advanced healthcare solutions. Countries such as Japan, Singapore, and South Korea are a leading healthcare provider that adopting improved infrastructure in the healthcare domain. Furthermore, the newly emerging market players from developing countries such as India and China are focused on making the assist devices cost-effective. This, in turn, is expected to drive the market in the region.
Segments
The bathroom and toilet assist devices market has been segmented on the basis of
Product Type
- Chairs & Stools Bath Lifts
- Toilet Seat raisers
- Toilet Aids
- Commodes
- Handgrips & Grab Bars
- Bath Aids
Distribution Channel
End-user
- Hospitals
- Hotels & Restaurants
- Rehabilitation Centers
Region
- Asia Pacific
- North America
- Latin America
- Europe
- Middle East & Africa
Key Players
- Meyra GmbH
- Handicare
- Medical Depot, Inc
- Invacare Corporation
- Etac AB
- Hewi
- GF Health Products, Inc
- RCN Medizin- and Rehabilitation GmbH
- Sunrise Medical.
- SpectraCare Health Systems
- Juvo Solutions
Competitive Landscape
Players in the global bathroom and toilet assist devices market include Meyra GmbH; Handicare; Medical Depot, Inc; Invacare Corporation; Etac AB; Hewi; GF Health Products, Inc; RCN Medizin- and Rehabilitation GmbH; Sunrise Medical; SpectraCare Health Systems; and Juvo Solutions.
These players engage in product launches, acquisitions, mergers to deliver an ultimate quality of patient care solutions and mobility solutions. For instance,
- In October 2022, Sunrise Medical Company announced the acquisition of ‘Helping Hand Company’ and ‘Now Tech’ as a part of the strategic development of their wheelchair production and expansion of their business.
- In 2020, Meyra GmbH signed an agreement with Alu Rehab and acquired TA Service, a power wheelchair manufacturer to expand its business and offer a wide range of special rehabilitation aids to improve their business presence.
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