Bowel Management Systems Market - Growth, Trends, COVID-19 Impact, and Forecasts (2023 - 2028)

Bowel Management Systems Market Analysis

The bowel management systems market is anticipated to register a CAGR of 3.3% during the forecast period.

Amidst the outbreak of the COVID-19 pandemic, there has been a rise in other health complications that rose with COVID-19 infections. According to a report by the Surveillance Epidemiology of Coronavirus Under Research Exclusion (SECURE-IBD) database in January 2022, adverse COVID-19 outcomes were associated with age and other co-morbidities among patients with IBD. The novel severe acute respiratory syndrome-related coronavirus initiates activation of innate and adaptive immune responses upon entering the gastrointestinal tract. The onset of inflammatory reactions can supposedly induce intestinal damage in IBD patients. As per a review article in the World Journal of Gastroenterology in October 2020, it was comprehended that many COVID-19 patients were found to develop gastrointestinal complaints. Thus, there is an increasing demand for bowel management systems to manage further complications that could develop due to COVID-19 infection. However, the relaxation of the lockdown restrictions during the post-pandemic period is expected to drive the demand for the bowel management system due to the lifting of lockdowns across the world.

The significant factor attributing to the market's growth is the rising incidence of inflammatory bowel diseases and increasing technological advancement. The increasing geriatric population across the world is found to be more prone to constipation, diarrhea, and other bowel conditions that help to drive the bowel management systems market. For instance, according to a report by the CDC, published in April 2021 on World IBD Day (May 19), the number of people affected by IBD around the world was approximately 7 million in 2020.

The prevalence of chronic health conditions, such as cancer, arthritis, migraine, and other cardiovascular, respiratory, kidney, and liver diseases, are higher in IBD patients than in non-IBD patients. As per the source mentioned above, in the older population (above 64 years), patients with IBD were more susceptible to hospitalization for hip fractures. Also, they were found to have 30-day readmissions and longer hospital stays. Hence, the readmission risks among the elderly population are expected to drive the demand for bowel management systems, thereby contributing to the market's growth over the forecast period.

It also indicated the efficacy of bowel management systems in people with neurological disorders, such as spinal cord injury, multiple sclerosis, Parkinson's disease, Alzheimer's disease, brain tumors, chronic constipation, bedridden patients, and children unable to pass stool regularly, and properly, are expected to boost the growth of the market.

Thus, the above-mentioned factors are expected to drive the market's growth during the forecast period.

Bowel Management Systems Industry Segments

As per the scope of the report, the bowel management system is essentially a soft catheter that is inserted into the rectum to modify the condition of the watery or semi-solid stool and provide remediation. It helps patients with constipation and fecal incontinence and can also be used in spinal cord surgery and other brain disorders. The bowel management systems market is segmented by Product (Colostomy Bags, Irrigation Systems, Nerve Modulation Devices, and Other Products), Patient Type (Adults and Pediatric), End User (Hospitals, Ambulatory Centers, and Other End Users), and Geography (North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Middle East and Africa, and South America). The market report also covers the estimated market sizes and trends for 17 different countries across major regions globally. The report offers the value (in USD million) for the above segments.

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Bowel Management Systems Market Trends

This section covers the major market trends shaping the Bowel Management Systems Market according to our research experts:

Colostomy Bags Segment is Expected to Hold the Largest Market Share in the Bowel Management Systems Market

The colostomy bags segment is expected to hold the dominant share in the market, owing to the factors such as high incidence rates and health complications associated with bowel diseases, such as irritable bowel syndrome, multiple sclerosis, Crohn's disease, and cancer. The market for colostomy bags is therefore expected to be driven by the rising incidence of chronic diseases.

Crohn's disease is a form of inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) that can impact any portion from the mouth to the anus of the gastrointestinal tract, which boosts the colostomy bag segment. As per the article published in 2022 by Crohn's and Colitis Organization, one in every 123 people in the United Kingdom has had Crohn's disease annually.

Also, the increasing product developments and clinical trials are expected to contribute to the growing demand for colostomy bags, thereby boosting the growth of the studied segment. For instance, in December 2021, Coloplast launched a clinical trial to test the effect of its ostomy product, Heylo, a product that uses sensors to warn patients with colostomy bags about leakage and advise them about how to prevent it.

Thus, the above-mentioned factors are expected to drive the growth of the studied segment during the forecast period.

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