Opportunities and Scope for the European Homecare and Non-Hospital Devices Markets

Table Of Contents

• 1. Executive Summary
  • 1. Opportunities and Scope for the European Homecare and Non-Hospital Devices Markets Executive Summary

• 1. Introduction to the Homecare and Non-Hospital Devices Markets
  • 1. Introduction
• 2. Market Segmentation for the European Homecare and Non-Hospital Devices Markets
  • 1. Market Segmentation
  • 2. Respiratory Therapy Devices
  • 3. Infusion Therapy Devices
  • 4. Incontinence Management Products

• 1. Challenges for the European Homecare and Non-Hospital Devices Markets
  • 1. Key Challenges

• 1. The Market for the European Homecare and Non-Hospital Devices Markets
  • 1.Market Drivers
    • a.Aging Population Putting Increased Strain on Healthcare Systems Forcing Healthcare Providers to "Think Outside the Box"
    • b.Widespread Introduction of Diagnosis Related Group Reimbursement Systems across Europe Causing Reduced Revenues from In-Patient Treatments
    • c.Increased Possible Patient Base with a Rise in the Aging Population
    • d.High Levels of Patient Awareness towards Disease States and Care Options Encouraging Growth in Adoption of Homecare and Non-Hospital Devices
    • e.Reduced Hospital Numbers and Staffing Issues Promote Ideal Conditions for a Drive in the Homecare and Non-Hospital Devices Markets
    • f. An Overall Expansion in the Homecare and Non-Hospital Sectors is Stimulating Increased Interest in Homecare and Non-Hospital Devices
    • g.Within the Incontinence Management Devices Market, Increased Public Awareness has led to a Rise in the Acceptance and Understanding of the Disorder,  Resulting in Increased Demand
    • h.Within the Respiratory Therapy and Infusion Therapy Devices Markets, an Increase in the Awareness of Medical Professionals about the Benefits of Alternative Site Care to the Patients Quality of Life
    • i. Advances in Technology making Monitoring Patients Remotely Much Easier Means Healthcare Professionals have Greater Confidence in Homecare and Non-Hospital Care Options
    • j. Within the Infusion Therapy Devices Market, Advances in the Pharmaceuticals Market Means that a Wider Range of Medications Can Now Be Administered Intravenously
  • 2. Market Restraints
    • a. Levels of Competition Are High, Therefore Penetration is More Difficult and Thus Creating Increased Pricing Pressure
    • b. Number of Nurses and Care Givers Required for Homecare and Non-Hospital Care Will Exceed Number of Staff Available
    • c. Cost Containment Plans Can Drive down the Prices of Devices in the Homecare and Non-Hospital Markets
    • d. Increased Market Size Causes Pricing Pressures as Public Procurement is Put Out to Tender
  • 3. Technology Trends

• 1. Comparative Analysis for Identification of Potential Growth Areas within the European Homecare and Non-Hospital Devices Markets
  • 1. Introduction to SMART Analysis
  • 2. Choosing and Defining the Attributes
  • 3. The Model and the Outcomes

• 1. Industry Participants With Possible Interest Areas
  • 1. List of Industry Participants

List of Figures

• Market Dynamics of the European Homecare and Non-Hospital Markets
• Homecare and Non-Hospital Devices Market: Market Drivers (Europe), 2005-2011
• Homecare and Non-Hospital Devices Market: Market Restraints (Europe), 2005-2011

• Opportunities and Scope of the European Homecare and Non-Hospital Devices Markets
• Homecare and Non-Hospital Devices Market: Key Attributes for SMART Analysis Ranked in Order of Importance (Europe), 2005
• Homecare and Non-Hospital Devices Market: Key Attributes for SMART Analysis Ranked by Country (Europe), 2005

• Database of Key Industry Participants
• Homecare and Non-Hospital Devices Market: Database of Key Industry Participants for Whom Growth Opportunities are Feasible (Europe), 2005