Medical Alert System/Personal Emergency Response System Market - Growth, Trends, COVID-19 Impact, and Forecasts (2022 - 2027)

Market Overview

The Medical Alert System/Personal Emergency Response System Market is poised to register a CAGR of 9.68% during the forecast period (2022-2027).

The medical alert system/personal emergency response system market was significantly impacted by COVID-19 due to an increase in the number of hospital admissions. According to the article published in Nature Communication in June 2021, medical alert systems have helped combat COVID-19 as there is a restriction on the movement of the COVID-19 patient. Thus Covid-19 has had a tremendous impact on the market.

The propelling factors for the growth of the medical alert system/personal emergency response system market include the increasing aging population, technological developments in healthcare wearables, increasing penetration of smartphones in healthcare and constant innovations in technology, and easy adaptability of PERS devices.

Medical alert systems are becoming increasingly popular as the elderly population grows. Personal emergency response systems (PERS) are primarily designed to allow the elderly and people with disabilities to summon assistance in an emergency quickly. According to the United Nations' revised World Population Prospects, the number of people aged 60 and up is expected to more than double by 2050, from 962 million in 2015 to 2.1 billion in 2050. This age group is at a higher risk of developing a variety of age-related illnesses that necessitate the use of personal mobility. According to Disabled World, approximately 10% of the world's population, or nearly 650 million people, live with a disability. In most OECD countries, females have higher rates of disability than males, and according to the UN Development Program (UNDP), 80% of persons with disabilities live in developing countries. As a result, the elderly can age in the comfort of their own homes with the help of medical alert systems, and this factor is likely to propel the overall market forward.

The current market is also growing due to the increasing adoption of smartphones. The global smartphone penetration is estimated at an all-time high; thus, smartphones are crucial in one’s daily life, which is a major factor in the market's growth. For instance, in December 2019, Arvi, a health tech firm, launched a smart medical alert system for senior citizens in India. The smart medical alert system offers emergency and non-emergency medical assistance with doorstep convenience for senior citizens. It aims to make healthcare easy, instant, and accessible for senior citizens.

In recent years, the wearable health industry has exploded, and this trend is expected to continue in the coming years. These wearables are used to track people's health and well-being. In addition, there are technological advancements in wearables that may help patients to adopt medical systems in the coming years.

Scope of the Report

As per the scope of the report, personal emergency response systems (PERS), also known as medical emergency response systems, allow users to call for help during an emergency by pushing a button. Therefore, due to the rapid increase in the elderly population, there is a growing need for medical alert systems. The Medical Alert System/Personal Emergency Response System Market is segmented by Type (Landline PERS, Mobile PERS, and Other Types), End User (Home-based Users, Assisted Living Facilities, Others), and Geography (North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Middle East & Africa, and South America). The market report also covers the estimated market sizes and trends for 17 countries across major global regions. The report offers the value (USD million) for the above segments.

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Key Market Trends

Mobile PERS Expected to be the Fastest-growing Segment

The acronym MPERS stands for Mobile Personal Emergency Response System. These devices are wireless and operate on a cellular network, giving them a greater sense of independence and security. Mobile PERS, MPERS, Cellular PERS, and Wireless PERS are all terms used to describe these devices.

Mobile PERS is found to be the largest segment as these units possess many advantages over traditional PERS units, which include tracking capabilities via a variety of technologies. In addition, they are also lightweight and durable. They are gaining popularity by allowing senior citizens to lead a more independent and healthy lifestyle.

Moreover, according to the Center for Disease Control and Prevention, in 2021, for every 10,000 older people, there were approximately 645 emergency room visits due to falls. Because of the increased risk of falling, having a personal emergency response system can be highly beneficial if an older person finds themselves in this situation. Thus, the segment is expected to boost due to an increase in falls among older people.

The increasing demand for medical assistance, especially for the elderly, has also resulted in the growing adoption of landline PERS, which is likely to result in the growth of the medical alert system market over the forecast period.

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