North America Medical Simulation Market - Growth, Trends, COVID-19 Impact, and Forecasts (2023 - 2028)

North America Medical Simulation Market Analysis

The North American medical simulation model is expected to register a CAGR of 10.6% over the forecast period.

The COVID-19 pandemic had affected several parts of the healthcare sector. With the onset of COVID-19, several countries embraced digital healthcare to a notable extent to share data regarding infection status. For instance, an article titled “Overcoming COVID-19 Challenges: Using Remote and Hybrid Simulation Designs in DNP Programs” published in March 2022 by a group of researchers at the Edson College of Nursing and Health Innovation, United States indicated that there was a transition from a predominately in-person design to fully online medical simulation during the COVID-19 pandemic. The restrictions imposed by the governments on the movement of people had notably impacted the training for healthcare professionals, which helped the development of medical simulation models during the pandemic period, thus aiding in the market growth. However, in recent times using simulation and technology-enhanced learning to negotiate and adapt to recurring difficulties in healthcare education the studied market is expected to grow over the forecast period.

The requirement for medical simulation in minimally-invasive surgery has been established over the past few years. In minimally-invasive surgery (MIS), doctors use various methods to operate with minimal damage to the body as opposed to traditional open surgery. Traditional open surgeries involve long incisions that should be made through the muscles, which take considerable time to heal. MIS procedures, however, involve smaller incisions, leading to a quicker recovery. Several medical institutions have fellowship programs that boost the minimally invasive procedure. For instance, in November 2021, McGill University announced the McGill Minimally Invasive Surgery Fellowship for a duration of one year supported by the Steinberg‐ Bernstein Centre for Minimally Invasive Surgery and Innovation and the Montreal General Hospital Foundation. Similarly, in September 2021, the University of Manitoba offered the Minimally Invasive and Bariatric Surgery (MIS) Fellowship for a duration of one year. Such activities are likely to boost the growth of the medical simulation market over the forecast period.

Moreover, technological advancement in the medical field and the launch of the advanced product is expected to boost the market. For instance, in January 2022, Inovus Medical launched a new high-fidelity hysteroscopy simulator, HystAR, which combines augmented reality technology and a cloud-based learning platform with the natural haptics of its simulated tissue models to deliver highly realistic, scalable, tracked hysteroscopy skills training. Thus, with the increasing number of minimally-invasive procedures, the demand for medical simulators is likely to increase in the region. However, the high cost of stimulators may restrain the market over the forecast period.

North America Medical Simulation Industry Segments

As per the scope of the report, medical simulation is the modern-day methodology for training healthcare professionals through the use of advanced educational technology. Medical simulation is experiential learning that every healthcare professional may need, but cannot be always engaged in during real-life patient care. The market for medical simulation is growing with increasing healthcare facilities. The North America Medical Simulation Market is Segmented by Product and Services (Products (Interventional/Surgical Simulators (Laparoscopic Surgical Simulators, Gynecology Surgical Simulators, Cardiac Surgical Simulators, Arthroscopic Surgical Simulators, and Other Products), Task Trainers, Other Products and Services), Services and Software (Web-based Simulation, Medical Simulation Software, Simulation Training Services, and Other Services and Software)), Technology (High-fidelity, Medium-fidelity, and Low-fidelity Simulators), End User (Academic and Research Institutes and Hospitals), and Geography (United States, Canada, and Mexico). The report offers the value (in USD million) for the above segments.

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North America Medical Simulation Market Trends

High-fidelity Simulators Segment is Expected to Show Healthy Growth Over the Forecast Period

The high- fidelity simulators (HFS) are the latest models incorporated in computer hardware technology, which includes wireless and programmed, very realistic, full-body patient presentations. A high-fidelity manikin can be used for a variety of high-stakes learning scenarios, such as a mock code, postpartum haemorrhage, or mass casualty incident.

Currently, high-fidelity simulations are widely accepted in nursing education and are introduced into acute care to support orientation programs, continuing education, certification courses, and staff development. Hence, the requirement of realistic models to provide a better training environment is promoting the usage of high-fidelity simulators.

The Canadian Paediatric Society in its article published in March 2021 recommended the use of high-fidelity simulation team-based training to assist in training and maintaining the skills of healthcare providers (HCPs) to respond more effectively in emergencies. Such activities are expected to boost the growth of the studied segment over the forecast period.

Increasing technological advancement in high-fidelity stimulation products and product launches by the market players is expected to boost segment growth over the forecast period. For instance, in January 2022, Inovus Medical launched a new high-fidelity hysteroscopy simulator, HystAR, which combines augmented reality technology and a cloud-based learning platform with the natural haptics of its simulated tissue models to deliver highly realistic, scalable, tracked hysteroscopy skills training.

Thus, the recommendation for high-fidelity stimulation devices and technological advances is expected to boost segment growth over the forecast period.

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