Market Trends of Italy Wound Care Management Industry
This section covers the major market trends shaping the Italy Wound Care Management Market according to our research experts:
Pressure Ulcer Segment is Expected to Witness a Major Share Over the Forecast Period
Pressure ulcers are wounds on the skin and on underlying tissue that are primarily caused due to persistent pressure on the skin. Although they can affect anyone, they typically afflict those who are bedridden or spend a lot of time in a chair or wheelchair. Also, older adults (70 years and above) and obese people are most likely to get affected by pressure ulcers.
Factors such as the growing burden of the geriatric population, the increasing burden of chronic diseases, and serious injuries requiring long-term bed rest are expected to drive the growth of the pressure ulcer segment of the Italian wound care management market over the forecast period.
The growing burden of the geriatric population in the country is expected to contribute to the market segment's growth. For instance, according to the Eurostat database updated in June 2022, nearly 23.5% of the Italian population in 2021 were aged 65 years and above. The database also reported that in 2021, 7.6% of the Italian population was aged 80 years and above. Since older adults commonly have lower mobility and spend a lot of time sitting and resting, they are at an increased risk of pressure ulcers. With such a high geriatric population in the country, the target population for pressure ulcer care products is expected to increase and this may contribute to the growth of the segment.
Wound Care Devices Segment is Expected to Hold a Fastest Growth Rate Over the Forecast Period.
Wound care devices include therapy devices based on negative pressure therapy, pressure relief devices, compression therapy, and hyperbaric oxygen equipment, among others. Factors such as the growing burden of targeted diseases and increasing research studies in the area of wound care devices are propelling the growth of the market segment over the forecast period.
The article titled 'Economic Impact of the Use of Photodynamic Therapy with RLP068 (Based) System' published in February 2021, reported that the use of photodynamic therapy with RLP068 (based) system could be an effective way to manage diabetes foot ulcers and could offer the chance to improve care for DFI patients without compromising the sustainability of the system.
The approval of products by the centralized regulatory authority is also propelling the growth of the market segment. For instance, in April 2021, Biocomposites received European CE mark's approval to use STIMULAN in infected bone and soft tissue. The STIMULAN Rapid Cure device and STIMULAN Kit can carry an antibiotic directly into the bone and soft tissues. Thus, owing to the abovementioned factors the wound care devices segment is expected to project significant growth over the forecast period.
