Segments - Medical Simulation Market by Product and Services (Products [Surgical Simulators {Laparoscopic Surgical Simulators, Gynecology Surgical Simulators, Cardiac Surgical Simulators, Arthroscopic Surgical Simulators, and Other Products}, Task Trainers, and Other Product and Services], and Services & Software [Web-based Simulation, Medical Simulation Software, Simulation Training Services, and Other Services and Software]), Technology (High Fidelity Simulators, Medium Fidelity Simulators, and Low Fidelity Simulators), End-users (Academic and Research Institutes and Hospitals), and Regions (Asia Pacific, North America, Latin America, Europe, and Middle East & Africa) - Global Industry Analysis, Growth, Share, Size, Trends, and Forecast 2023 - 2031.
The global medical simulation market size was valued at USD 1.90 Billion in 2022 and is projected to reach USD 7.28 Billion by 2031, expanding at a CAGR of 16.1% during the forecast period 2023 - 2031. The growth of the market is attributed to increasing technological innovations in the healthcare sector to improve safety.
Medical simulation is also known as clinical simulation, nursing simulation, health simulation, patient simulation, and medical simulation. Medical simulation is a system for training healthcare professionals through advanced education innovation. This system includes simulated characters, scientific articles with complex simulated animations, and assessments of victims, and emergency response measures. Its main goal is to train healthcare professionals to reduce accidents during general-purpose surgical procedures prescribed by doctors.
However, it also helps in training students in anatomy and physiology department to work as a full-time health professional. These occupations include nursing, ultrasound scanning, pharmacy assistant, and therapy. Safety is a major issue and concern in the healthcare. It is necessary to control the increase in mortality from medical errors. The emergence of health simulators has greatly reduced the number of deaths worldwide.
The report on the global medical simulation market includes an assessment of the market, trends, segments, and regional markets. Overview and dynamics have also been included in the report.
Attributes |
Details |
Report Title |
Medical Simulation Market - Global Industry Analysis, Growth, Share, Size, Trends, and Forecast |
Base Year |
2022 |
Historic Data |
2016–2021 |
Forecast Period |
2023–2031 |
Segmentation |
Product and Services (Products [Surgical Simulators {Laparoscopic Surgical Simulators, Gynecology Surgical Simulators, Cardiac Surgical Simulators, Arthroscopic Surgical Simulators, and Other Products}, Task Trainers, and Other Products and Services], and Services & Software [Web-based Simulation, Medical Simulation Software, Simulation Training Services, and Other Services and Software]), Technology (High Fidelity Simulators, Medium Fidelity Simulators, and Low Fidelity Simulators), and End-users (Academic and Research Institutes and Hospitals) |
Regional Scope |
Asia Pacific, North America, Latin America, Europe, and Middle East & Africa |
Report Coverage |
Company Share, Market Analysis and Size, Competitive Landscape, Growth Factors, and Trends, and Revenue Forecast |
Key Players Covered in the Report |
3D Systems Inc.; CAE Inc.; Gaumard Scientific Company Inc.; Laerdal Medical; and Kyoto Kagaku Co. Ltd. |
Based on product and services, the market is bifurcated into products and services and software. The products segment is further segregated into surgical simulators, task trainers, and other product and services.
The surgical simulators sub-segment is divided into laparoscopic surgical simulators, gynecology surgical simulators, cardiac surgical simulators, arthroscopic surgical simulators, and other products. The services and software segment is further sub-segmented into web-based simulation, medical simulation software, simulation training services, and other services and software.
The laparoscopic surgical simulators segment is expected to represent a key share of the market during the forecast period. Surgeons are turning to MIS, mainly laparoscopic and robotic surgery and open surgery; however, MIS, mainly laparoscopic and robotic surgery, requires well-trained surgeons to successfully perform operations. MIS is highly used in cholecystectomy, appendectomy, gastric bypass surgery, abdominal hernia, colectomy, prostatectomy, fallopian tube ligation, hysterectomy and hysterectomy.
Increasing number of MIS surgeries and the demand for well-trained specialists has led to the emergence of laparoscopic surgery simulators in the market. Moreover, the complexity of the surgery and the demand for highly qualified specialists are anticipated to foster the market segment.
In addition, with the transition from open surgery to endovascular surgery, general surgery training has also occurred. The simulation aims to reduce the risks associated with complex surgery or cardiothoracic surgery and help create a more effective, comprehensive, and consistent curriculum for cardiothoracic surgery.
The web-based simulators sub-segment is expected to account for a significant market share during the forecast period due to the wide availability of Internet services, controlled and predictable learning environments, and controlled access to the modeling process. Additionally, web-based applications are used to ensure improved and efficient patient care.
These applications are also used in post-operative care and elderly patients. Rising adoption of innovative technologies and applications to provide breakthrough solutions to improve services in real time and increasing importance of various medical applications, medical imaging, surgical robots, and preventive drugs are driving the proliferation of advanced technologies in healthcare modeling.
On the basis of technology, the medical simulation market is bifurcated into high fidelity simulators, medium fidelity simulators, and low fidelity simulators. The high fidelity simulators segment is expected to expand at a substantial CAGR during the forecast period.
High fidelity simulator (HFS) is the latest model built into the computer hardware, which enables a highly realistic, programmed wireless representation of the patient's entire body. Today, HIS is widely used in nursing education and emergency care to support orientation programs, advanced training courses, certification courses, and personnel development. The presence of affordable training environment encourages the use of HIS.
In terms of end-users, the market is bifurcated into academic and research institutes and hospitals. The hospital segment is expected to grow at a rapid rate during the forecast period. The swift shift in the focus of traditional teaching, the emergence of advanced simulation-based technologies, the full use of simulation models in medical operations, and increasing focus on minimizing errors are some of the key factors driving the growth of the market segment.
Based on regions, the medical stimulation market is classified as Asia Pacific, North America, Latin America, Europe, and Middle East & Africa. Asia Pacific is anticipated to dominate the market during the forecast period. The regional market growth is attributed to the growing demand for health models and related services.
As the vitality of medical research and research continues to increase, emerging economies such as India and China are estimated to promote the market development. High availability of labor and low production costs are boosting the growth of the market in Asia Pacific.
The global medical simulation market has been segmented on the basis of
Key players competing in the global medical simulation market include 3D Systems Inc., CAE Inc., Gaumard Scientific Company Inc., Laerdal Medical, and Kyoto Kagaku Co. Ltd.
The market is highly consolidated which has encouraged industry players to increase the investment in technology to leverage their market position.