Market Trends of Pressure Ulcers Treatment Industry
This section covers the major market trends shaping the Pressure Ulcers Treatment Market according to our research experts:
Foam Dressing is Expected to Hold a Major Market Share in the Pressure Ulcers Treatment Market
Foam dressings are semipermeable polyurethane material used in wound care. Foam dressings are adhesive and non-adhesive dressings and they can be used for a skin graft, surgical and infected wounds, burns, abrasions, lacerations, draining peristomal wounds, and leg ulcers.
Foam dressings are considered an effective tool for moist wound healing and are specifically useful in preventing dressing-related trauma, managing exuding wounds, and reducing discomfort and pain. The foam dressings are made from semi-permeable polyurethane, so they are non-adherent and non-linting, making them more suitable for bleeding wounds. This dressing allows water vapor to enter but keeps out bacteria and other contaminants. The outer layer of foam dressing is generally made waterproof or hydrophobic.
The technological advancements in foam dressing fuel the segment's growth. For instance, according to the article published in the Mathematical Problems in Engineering in April 2021, titled 'IOT Medical Device-Assisted Foam Dressing in the Prevention of Pressure Sore during Operation,' foam dressings can minimize the prevalence of pressure sores and the likelihood of pressure ulcers by up to 30%. When compared to an unused pressure sore, the Internet of Things (IoT) can improve the efficacy of foam dressings and lower the likelihood of pressure sore by roughly 7%. Thus, the efficiency of foam dressing in the treatment of pressure ulcers is expected to rise the demand for it. The availability and accessibility of the advanced foam dressing are expected to boost the segment.
Foam dressings are extensively used for treating pressure ulcers, which is likely to drive the market. As per the February 2020 research article published in the Journal of Wound Care, it was demonstrated that the foam dressing intervention is likely to be a cost-effective strategy compared with standard prevention alone for the treatment of hospital-acquired pressure ulcers (PU). Additionally, according to an October 2020 clinical study titled 'Effects of Multilayer Silicone Foam Dressings for the Prevention of Pressure Ulcers in High-Risk Patients: A Randomized Clinical Trial', it was reported that multilayer silicone foam dressings can prevent pressure ulcers of the sacrum and coccyx in patients with persistent severe diarrhea and/or fragile skin.
Moreover, market players are frequently launching new foam dressing, which is further driving the market growth. In November 2020, Advanced Medical Solutions (AMS), a surgical and advanced wound care specialist company, received CE mark approval and USFDA approval for its Silicone PHMB Foam Dressing to treat various wounds such as pressure ulcers and diabetic foot ulcers, among others.
Thus, owing to the increased usage of foam dressings along with the frequent product launches, the market is expected to grow significantly during the forecast period.
North America is Expected to Hold a Significant Share in the Market and Expected to do Same in the Forecast Period
North America is expected to hold a major market share in the global pressure ulcer treatment market due to the rising geriatric population, increasing the number of cases of pressure ulcers among the geriatric population, and surge in demand for dressings, devices, and sealants in this region. Moreover, the rise in the adoption of advanced technologies in wound care therapy and the presence of well-established healthcare facilities is fueling the growth of the overall regional market to a large extent.
According to the World Ageing 2019 report, in 2019, there were about 53.340 million (16.2%) in the population aged 65 years or over in the United States. This number is projected to reach 70.842 million (20.3%) in 2030. Furthermore, people over 65 are particularly vulnerable to pressure ulcers due to factors such as reduced aging of the skin, blood supply, and a higher rate of mobility problems.
According to the study 'Prevalence, incidence, length of stay and cost of healthcare-acquired pressure ulcers in pediatric populations: A systematic review and meta-analysis' published in March 2021, the overall prevalence of pressure ulcers ranged from 0.47% to 31.2%. The study also suggests that hospital-acquired pressure ulcers frequently occur in pediatric populations with a great variation across different age groups. Thus, the high incidences of pressure ulcers will drive the demand for its therapeutics, thus driving the market. Moreover, according to Joint Commission Center for Transforming Healthcare 2020, every year, an estimated 2.5 million patients in the US acute-care facilities suffer from pressure ulcers, and around 60,000 die from their complications. Pressure ulcers have been recognized as a public health issue in the United States that contributes greatly to national health care expenditures.
The pressure ulcer treatment market in North America is projected to expand at a significant CAGR during the forecast period due to technological advancements and developing health care infrastructure.
