Europe Nurse Call Systems Market Size, Share & COVID-19 Impact Analysis, By Technology (Wired and Wireless), By Product (Basic Button Based Systems, Mobile/Smartphone Integrated Systems, IP Based Interconnectivity Systems, and Others), By End User (Hospitals, Assisted Living & Nursing Centers, Home Care Settings, and Others), and Regional Forecast, 2023-2030

The Europe nurse call systems market size was valued at USD 426.5 million in 2022. The market is projected to grow from USD 487.7 million in 2023 to USD 1,162.8 million by 2030, exhibiting a CAGR of 13.2% during the forecast period.

Nurse call systems are utilized for communication and patient monitoring purposes. The growing number of patient admissions and the surge in patient monitoring due to age-related ailments have increased the demand for these systems in Europe. These devices impart effective care for the patient population with improved patient outcomes, leading to enhanced patient satisfaction. Generally, people over 60 are more prone to chronic neurological diseases such as Parkinson's disease, Alzheimer's disease, Dystonia, and others requiring frequent monitoring. Such factors are augmenting the growth of the market.

• As per the Eurostat, more than one-fifth, or 21.1%, of the European population was over the age of 65 and above in 2022. In addition, life expectancy is increasing in Europe, from an average of 77.7 years for someone born in 2002 to 81.3 years for someone born in 2019.

Moreover, major players in the market are focusing on launching advanced technology-integrated solutions for the nursing of critical care patients. Such factors are projected to fuel the Europe market growth.

COVID-19 IMPACT

Limited Access to Assisted Living and Senior Living Facilities During Pandemic Negatively Impacted the Market

In 2020, the outbreak of the COVID-19 pandemic had a negative impact on the European market. There were a multitude of factors that negatively impacted the market growth in that period. Some of these factors included production and supply chain issues, diversion of funds and production resources to other essential commodities, and limited access to assisted living and senior living facilities, hindering the integration of communication systems. Furthermore, key companies such as Austco Healthcare Limited, Ascom Holding AG, and others, experienced a decline in their net sales.

• For instance, Austco Healthcare Limited registered a decline in revenues due to supply chain issues, regional isolation protocols, and limited access to various care facilities. The company registered a decline of 0.3% in its revenues in 2020 compared to FY 2019. It gained 14.8% in terms of revenue in 2021 as compared to 2020.

In 2022, greater adoption of advanced technologies, increasing supply of products, and the gradual reopening of assisted living and care centers also contributed toward the pre-pandemic level market growth. In addition, the market is expected to grow substantially during 2023-2030.

LATEST TRENDS

Increasing Preference for Wireless Nurse Call Systems 

Over the past few years, one of the most prominent trends has been the growing adoption of wireless systems owing to technological advancements in the solution across Europe. The market has witnessed a shift in terms of preference for remote monitoring of patients. This has led to an increase in the adoption of wireless systems that can be linked to mobile phones. The wireless technologies are more cost-effective than the new hard-wiring system.

• For instance, a U.K.-based company, Courtney Thorne, quoted that the measurable cost benefit of using the wireless option is 40.0%. The company has an economical option, i.e., an Economy+ range nurse call system.

Similarly, there has been constant innovation in healthcare infrastructure, including nurse call systems. Putting aside all the distance, location, and time barriers, RTHS offers long-distance patient and doctor contact, care, advice, reminders, education, monitoring, and intervention, which the solutions can capture. It uses situational and operational intelligence and eliminates latency, accelerates workflows and business processes, balances resources with demand, and improves care quality.

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DRIVING FACTORS

Increase in Number of Hospital Trusts and Nursing and Care Homes in Europe to Surge Market Growth

The European countries are characterized by their more developed economies. In addition, the majority of elderly individuals are expected to live beyond their reproductive age. European governments provide financial support or healthcare benefits to retired adults, thus making it more cost-effective for them to remain in their dwellings. Older adults living alone may require modern healthcare services, such as wandering, monitoring, and nursing call systems, to ensure their well-being.

• According to an article published by the Pew Research Center in 2020, the rates of living alone for older people are even higher in many European countries than in the U.S. The nurse call system is essential for ensuring the safety of senior living community residents. Such a scenario is expected to create more product demand and adoption in Europe.   

In 2022, a number of European countries were among the world's leading healthcare systems, with an increasing number of hospital trusts, nursing homes, and care home facilities in the region. Such factors are expected to augment the market expansion in Europe.

Increase in Geriatric Populace Coupled with Growth in Prevalence of Neurological Disorders to Drive the Market Growth

The number of geriatric individuals and awareness of neurological disorders among the population has been increasing in Europe. People above the age of 60 are more prone to chronic neurological diseases such as Parkinson's disease, Alzheimer's disease, dystonia, and several others that require frequent monitoring. Moreover, the growing preference for in-home care treatment for patients eventually leads to an increased demand for more effective communication systems. Thus, the increasing demand for wander control systems and patient monitoring amongst the geriatric population suffering from various chronic disorders that require continuous monitoring is projected to fuel the market growth during the forecast period.

• For instance, according to the German Society for Alzheimer's sufferers, in 2020, about 1.8 million people in Germany were diagnosed with dementia in some form, and roughly 2/3rd have Alzheimer's as the most common form. This is one of the major factors propelling the Europe market growth.

RESTRAINING FACTORS

Alternative Technologies to Improve Patient and Caregiver Connection May Restrict Market Growth 

One of the major hindrances the market expansion is the surge in the number of substitutes for the solution, which includes products such as monitoring and fall detection systems for admitted patients and the elderly population living in residential care facilities.

• For instance, the company SOFIHUB has launched the SOFIHUB ProCare System, an alternative to this system. This system utilizes AI and machine learning to monitor a person's activities under assisted care. Compared to other systems, the patient is not required to press any button or speak to alert the caregiver. The system uses automation to send regular alerts to caregivers about patient progress. This system can determine medication times, durations spent outside authorized areas, fall issues, and lack of movement.

Similarly, the utilization of wearables and Artificial Intelligence (AI) powered digital health platforms for patient management has been increasing across Europe. As a result, the emergence of alternative advanced devices and technologies may restrict the Europe nurse call systems market growth.

SEGMENTATION

By Technology Analysis

Strong Product Adoption of The Product in European Population Enabled the Wired Segment to Dominate the Market

In terms of technology, the Europe market is segmented into wired and wireless. The wired segment held a significant Europe market share in 2022. There are certain benefits of the traditional wired nurse call systems, such as ease of communication, well-known technology, and lower hardware costs due to no built-in radio modules to purchase. Overall, it has improved access to medical assistance. Such factors drive the adoption of wired systems and offer significant growth prospects to this market by 2030.

The wireless segment is expected to grow with the highest CAGR during the forecast period due to the introduction of advanced products in the market that enable superior operational outcomes.

• For instance, in February 2020, Static Systems Group, a U.K.-based company, announced the introduction of a wireless call fob that easily connects to existing wired nurse call systems, giving patients the freedom of mobility around their rooms and yet the ability to request staff assistance instantly. Such product developments are expected to drive market growth during the forecast period.

By Product Analysis

Cost Efficiency Aided the Basic Button based Systems Segment to Fuel the Market

The market is segmented based on product into mobile/smartphone integrated systems, basic button based systems, IP-based interconnectivity systems, and others. The basic button based systems segment dominated the Europe nurse call systems market share in 2022. The adoption of basic button based systems is considerably high, especially in hospitals. Moreover, the cost efficiency of these systems is further expected to boost the growth of the segment during 2023-2030.

The mobile/smartphone integrated systems segment held a significant market share in 2022 in Europe. This is attributable to the versatile mobile applications enabling faster patient care, regardless of the time and location.

The IP-based interconnectivity systems segment is expected to grow during the forecast period due to increasing product adoption. They provide the potential for systems to communicate, facilitate centralized administration, record calls, and offer better quality care. Thus, market players are emphasizing the installation of these systems at the various end-user levels.

• In February 2023, Austco Healthcare Limited entered a strategic relationship with its new partner in Estonia and installed Tacera in its undertaking project. Tacera is an IP-based nurse call system assisting in patient care. It is equipped with various functions that can be installed according to the needs of the end users.

The others segment is expected to grow at a lower CAGR during the forecast period due to limited product offerings in the nurse call systems.

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By End User Analysis

Increasing Number of Hospitals Aided to Its Segment Dominance in 2022

In terms of end user, the market is divided into home care settings, assisted living & nursing centers, hospitals, and others.

The hospitals segment held the dominant share in the market in 2022. The segment growth is attributed to the increasing number of hospitals across Europe and the prevalence of chronic conditions represents a huge potential for higher hospital admissions, resulting in increased demand for these systems in hospitals. Such a scenario drives the growth of the hospitals segment in the Europe market.

The assisted living & nursing centers segment is expected to grow during the forecast period due to the increasing number of assisted living centers across Europe.

In addition, home care settings and the others segment accounted for lowest market share in 2022. The rising number of home care centers and the installation of these systems contribute to the segment growth.

• For instance, according to an article published by Savills in September 2021, care homes accounted for 76.0% of senior housing investments in the past five years. An increase in care homes increases the demand for communication facilities between patients and caregivers. Hence, utilization of nurse call systems is expected to grow in the home care segment.

COUNTRY INSIGHTS

Regarding geography, the Europe market is segmented into Germany, France, the U.K., Italy, Spain, Scandinavia, and the rest of Europe.

Germany accounted for a revenue of USD 69.8 million in the Europe market in 2022. The country holds a significant proportion of the Europe market due to stronger healthcare facilities and robust adoption of advanced technologies such as these products. Factors such as the surge in the prevalence of age-related disorders such as Alzheimer's disease, dementia, and others, and the increased number of surgical procedures are also anticipated to drive the growth of the Germany market during the forecast period.

• For instance, as per statistics from the European Brain Council report published in November 2021, 10.5 million people in Europe had dementia, and the prevalence rate is estimated to grow considerably to 18.7 million by 2050.

The U.K. market is anticipated to grow at the highest CAGR during 2023-2030. Several innovative launches in the U.K. to boost the market growth in the country. For instance, in December 2019, Tunstall Healthcare launched "Tunstall Carecom" in the U.K., which is a wireless and digital nurse call system.

Furthermore, markets in France, Spain, and Italy are growing due to improved healthcare facilities, robust adoption of the product to meet growing demands, and a strong focus of key companies on offering superior products to patients.

The rest of Europe accounted for a considerable share in 2022. The increasing number of healthcare institutions, coupled with the adoption of these systems in countries such as Belgium, Finland, Netherlands, and others, are anticipated to drive the growth of the rest of the Europe market.

KEY INDUSTRY PLAYERS

Ascom Holding AG dominate the Market Owing to Its Diversified Portfolio

The competitive landscape of the Europe market reflects a fragmented structure. Some prominent players, such as Ascom Holding AG, held a significant position in the European market in 2022 due to their established market presence, advanced product launches, and strong strategic partnerships with various players and hospitals.

Hill Rom Services Inc., Legrand, Austco Healthcare Limited, and Honeywell International Inc. are also some of the key players in terms of market share in the European market. During the forecast period, certain strategic initiatives, such as acquisitions and new product launches, are anticipated to boost their market presence in the key countries. The other prominent players in the market held a major market share in 2022.

• For instance, in July 2022, Austco Healthcare Limited launched a new design service to design nurse call systems for HTM 08-03 compliance.  Such new launches are expected to spur the market presence of these companies.

LIST OF KEY COMPANIES PROFILED:

• Ascom Holding AG (Switzerland)


• Siemens (Germany)


• Legrand (France)


• Honeywell International Inc. (U.S.)


• SCHRACK SECONET AG. (Austria)


• Austco Healthcare Limited (Australia)


• Intercall Systems Inc. (U.S.)


• Baxter (Hill-Rom Services Inc.) (U.S.)


• Televic (Belgium)


• NiQ Health (Australia)

KEY INDUSTRY DEVELOPMENTS:

• August 2023: Static Systems Group Ltd, a U.K.-based company launched Acelo, a revolutionary IP nurse call system. It is a first-in-class, pre-programmed, non-disruptive, no-downtime, optimal hospital IP communications package designed for export markets to improve hospital service and care.


• June 2023: Ascom Holding AG received a contract agreement from Niels-Stensen-Kliniken Group, Germany's largest healthcare group in the Osnabrück and Emsland region. Ascom Holding AG provides smart alarming systems and IP-DECT infrastructure to fulfill its digitalization needs through its COM plan + service GmbH sales partner.


• March 2023: Austco Healthcare Limited partnered with Vayyar Care to provide touchless, camera-free fall detection and activity monitoring with the Tacera nurse call platform. Austco has planned installations across the company’s key geographies, including New Zealand, the U.K., and Europe.


• February 2023: Ascom Holding AG collaborated with VieCuri Medical Center based in many Netherlands locations to deploy a state-of-the-art nursing and medical call system.


• February 2023: Austco Healthcare Limited entered a strategic relationship with its new partner in Estonia and installed Tacera in its undertaking project.


• October 2022: Ascom Holding AG won the contract of USD 3.5 million to equip a new hospital in Germany with the Ascom Telligence patient call system.

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The market report comprises detailed qualitative and quantitative insights. It accentuates key segments such as technology, product, end-user, and geography. Moreover, the report highlights insights into the key industry developments, new product launches, technological advancements, key market trends, company profiles of prominent players, and COVID-19's impact on the market. Similarly, the report provides market dynamics and the competitive landscape of the overall Europe market.

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