Dublin, April 18, 2018 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The "Global Medical Assistive Technologies Market - Focus on Product, End-User, Countries, Patents, Market Share, and Competitive Landscape - Analysis and Forecast (2017-2025)" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering.
The global medical assistive technologies market had witnessed significant development and have evolved both in terms of performance and characteristics. Access to the assistive devices is essential for the people with challenges (including elderly people) for a harmonious interaction in all the spheres of life. As per the U.S. Census Bureau, the geriatric population is expected to increase from 8.5% in 2015 to 12% in 2030.
Furthermore, Asia and Latin America are the primary regions which are expected to witness rapidly ageing population. As per the World Health Organization (WHO), the world is on the brink of a demographic milestone. In about five to six years down the line, the number of people aged 65 years or older will outnumber the children under the age of five.
Driven by the falling fertility rates and increase in the life expectancy, population aging is expected to continue. Further, approximately 15% of the world's population lives with some form of disability of whom 2%-4% experience significant difficulty in functioning.
The medical assistive technologies are the products, equipment or devices that are used to improve or the functional disabilities. The assistive technology devices used by the disabled people can be hardware, software or stand-alone devices. These devices are used to support vocational aids, assistive listening & environmental aids, aids for daily living, visual & learning aids, mobility aids, and others. The medical assistive technologies provide the devices that help to overcome the cognitive difficulties, impairments, in disabled & geriatric population.
The global medical assistive technologies market witnessed tremendous development in the assistive technologies and have evolved both in terms of performance and characteristics. Access to the assistive devices is essential for people (geriatric & disabled) with challenges for a harmonious interaction in the professional, social and community life.
This research study includes an extensive analysis of the global medical assistive technologies market by product, end-user and geographical regions, allowing the researcher to develop a comprehensive outlook of the market. Each of these segments has been analyzed based on their current and future market size, considering the macro and micro environmental factors.
The market report presents a detailed and investigative study of the entire market and provides a comprehensive insight into various forms of development, trends and the key market participants. While highlighting the key driving and restraining forces for this dynamic market, the report also provides a comprehensive section on competitive landscape, market share analysis, competitive benchmarking, and the position of the competitors within the global medical assistive technologies market.
The key players who have significant contributions to the medical assistive technologies market are Sonova Holding AG, William Demant Holding, Sunrise Medical, GN ReSound Group, Invacare Corporation, Med-El, Sivantos Ltd., VFO Group, Starkey Hearing Technologies and OttoBock Healthcare GmbH among others.
Key Topics Covered:
1 Market Overview
1.1 Introduction & Market Trend
1.2 Target Market for Assistive Technologies
1.3 Advantages & Disadvantages of Medical Assistive Technologies
2 Market Dynamics
2.1 Overview
2.2 Impact Analysis of Market Drivers & Restraints
2.3 Market Drivers
2.4 Market Restraints
2.5 Market Opportunities
3 Competitive Landscape
3.1 Key Development and Strategies
3.1.1 New Product Launches and Developments
3.1.2 Mergers & Acquisitions
3.1.3 Collaborations, Joint Ventures and Partnerships
3.1.4 Business Contracts & Fundings
3.1.5 Others
3.2 Industry Attractiveness
3.3 Market Share Analysis
4 Industry Analysis
4.1 Patent Landscape
4.2 Consortiums, Associations, and Regulatory Bodies
4.3 Legal Requirements and Regulations
5 Global Medical Assistive Technologies Market, by Product
5.1 Overview
5.2 Mobile Assistance Aids
5.2.1 Manual Wheelchair
5.2.2 Mobility Scooters
5.2.3 Mobility Scooters
5.2.4 Others
5.2.5 Mobility Aid Medical Assistive Technologies Market, by Region
5.3 Hearing Assistance Aids
5.3.1 Behind the Ear (BTE) Aids
5.3.2 Receiver in the Ear (RITE) Aids
5.3.3 In the Ear (ITE) Hearing Aids
5.3.4 Cochlear Implants
5.3.5 Bone anchored Systems
5.3.6 OTC Amplifiers
5.3.7 Other Aids
5.3.8 Diagnostic Instruments
5.3.9 Hearing Aid Medical Assistive Technologies Market, by Region
5.4 Vision & Speech Assistance Aids
6 Global Medical Assistive Technologies Market, by End User
6.1 Overview
6.2 Hospitals
6.3 Home Care Settings
6.4 Elderly Nursing Homes
6.5 Others (Rehablitation Center, etc.)
7 Global Medical Assistive Technologies Market, by Region
8 Company Profiles
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