Stair-climbing transfer chairs are considered an accessibility solution that allows the caregiver to transport an individual up and down the stairs. Stair-climbing transfer chairs can work on any stair configurations such as straight, curved, or angular, compared to a wheelchair stairlift, where stairlift modality depends on the type of stair configurations like curved stairlift requires curved rails to fit the staircase's exact shape, making them more complicated and costly. These stair climbing transfer chairs are lightweight and portable, allowing them to disassemble into pieces to carry with the patient. Advancements in stair climbers such as integrating an automated braking system with the chair have been essential for use. It aids to stops the unit at the edge of the stair step, thus reducing the risk of falling. These automatic braking systems gradually engaged when the chair is tilted back, allowing it to use on ramps and hills. Many different types of portable stair climbers designed to suit a wide range of staircases with any materials such as carpet, steel, wood, brick, and concrete.
MARKET DYNAMICS
The stair-climbing transfer chair market has shown a significant evolution over the forecast period. The market is propelled by a high growth owing to the rising geriatric population and increasing lower limb amputation cases due to various diseases such as diabetes, vascular conditions, and osteoarthritis. The aging population is also prone to multiple chronic diseases, dizziness and vertigo, mental deterioration, and limited mobility. According to the American Community Survey estimates, the overall rate of people with disabilities in the U.S. population in 2016 was 12.8%. Furthermore, according to the 2020 Disability Statistics & Demographics report, the percentage of people with a disability in the U.S. slowly increased from 11.95% in 2010 to 12.8% in 2016. Moreover, low installation costs and ease of accessibility are additional key factors driving the growth of the stair-climbing transfer chair market. Also, the rise in the road- accidents is responsible as well in driving the growth of this market. However, according to the Research Institute for Disabled Consumers, November 2020 data findings, the average cost of a straight stair-climbing transfer chair ranges between US$ 3,370 to US$ 3640. The automated stair-climbing transfer chairs, owing to compact, easy handling, both indoor and outdoor mobility, and battery-powered options, are increasing in popularity but are extremely expensive, and are expected to negatively affect the growth of the global stair-climbing transfer chair market size.
MARKET SCOPE
The "Stair-Climbing Transfer Chair Market Analysis to 2028" is a specialized and in-depth study of the medical device in the healthcare industry, focusing on the global market trend analysis. This report provides an outline of the stair-climbing transfer chair market with detailed market segmentation by product, modality, and end-user. The stair-climbing transfer chair market is expected to witness high growth during the forecast period. The report focusses on the vital statistics on the market status of the leading players in the stair-climbing transfer chair market and offers key trends and opportunities in the market.
MARKET SEGMENTATION
The market is segmented based on product, modality, and end-user. On the basis of the product, the market is categorized as a folding chair and non-folding chair. On the basis of modality, the market is segmented as self-propelled chair and attendant-propelled chair. On the basis of end-user, the market is segmented as hospitals, clinics, and others.
REGIONAL FRAMEWORK
The report lays out a detailed outline of the industry, including both quantitative and qualitative information. The report gives a sketch and forecast of the stair-climbing transfer chair market based on various segments. It also comprises market size and forecast estimates from the year 2020 to2028 concerning five major regions: North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific (APAC), Middle East and Africa (MEA), and South & Central America. The stair-climbing transfer chair market by each region is later subdivided into respective countries and segments. The report comprises the analysis and forecast of 18 countries globally and the recent trend and opportunities prevailing in the region.
The report analyzes factors affecting the stair-climbing transfer chair market from both the demand and supply side. Further, it evaluates market dynamics affecting the market during the forecast period, i.e., drivers, restraints, opportunities, and future trends. The report also comprises precise PEST analysis for all five regions, namely; North America, Europe, APAC, MEA, and South & Central America, after evaluating political, economic, social, and technological factors affecting the stair-climbing transfer chair market in these regions.
MARKET PLAYERS
The report contains critical developments in the stair-climbing transfer chair market as organic and inorganic growth strategies. Various enterprises focus on organic growth strategies like product approvals, product launches, and others, such as patents and events. Inorganic growth strategies observed in the market were acquisitions and partnerships & collaborations. These activities have paved the way for the expansion of business and customer base of market players. The market players from the stair-climbing transfer chair market are anticipated to have profitable growth opportunities in the coming years with the rising demand for stair-climbing transfer chair in the global market. Given below is the list of few companies engaged in the stair-climbing transfer chair market.
The report also consists of the profiles of key players in the stair-climbing transfer chair market, along with their SWOT analysis and market strategies. Additionally, the report elaborates on leading industry players with information on company profiles, components, and services provided, financial information of the last three years, critical development in the past five years.
- Stryker
- Stair Chair.
- TGR Srl
- Antano Group
- Jiangsu Suhong Medical Instruments Co.,Ltd
- DHS Emergency
- Doctor's Friend Medical Instrument co., ltd.
- Dragon Industry (ZJG) Co., Ltd.
- SITMED
- PVS SpA
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