The Global Market for Mannequin-Based Simulation is Projected to Reach US$1 Billion by 2020

Importance of Simulation in Medical Training & Ban on the Use of Live Subjects Drive the Mannequin-Based Simulation Market, According to a New Report by Global Industry Analysts, Inc.

GIA launches comprehensive analysis of industry segments, trends, growth drivers, market share, size and demand forecasts on the global Mannequin-Based Simulation market. The global market for Mannequin-Based Simulation is projected to reach US$1 billion by 2020, driven by the growing popularity of simulation-based medical education and ban of live patients as test subjects on ethical grounds.

Simulated medical training provides opportunities for health or medical professionals to practice rare or difficult procedures in an interactive scenario, without risk to the actual patient. Life-like training mannequins enable physicians to practice clinical skills and emergency treatment techniques in a safe and regulated environment. Clinical simulation employs basic mannequins to high-fidelity simulators that feature breathing sounds and a measurable pulse, and monitors that display blood pressure, EKG, and pulmonary arterial wave forms. Factors driving the market for mannequin-based simulation include increased ethical sensitivity about patients as subjects and high patient safety concerns; a changing medico-legal scenario that restricts skills training in vivo; and vast technological improvements in simulation solutions such as high-fidelity mannequins and Patient-Specific Virtual Reality Simulation (PSVR). The classic prototype of medical simulators involves full-sized patient simulators with life-like mannequins with simulated vital signs that are displayed on monitors, which are used from regular physical examination training to trauma response training. Other simulators include task trainers for specific procedures, dental/eye care simulators, and surgical/ultrasound/endovascular simulators.

Most departments of medicine, including intensive care, anaesthesia, emergency care, obstetrics and neonatal care, catheterization labs, and nursing training most actively require mannequin-based simulators. Mannequin-based simulation is increasingly used in medical training, both in real hospital rooms and special simulation facilities, as an essential part of training, and also for professional assessment and certification. It enables medical staff to practice routine and emergency procedures, and hone their skills in rarely used procedures. Despite the opportunities for growth, the market will face challenges in the form of high cost of simulators, market maturity across developed nations and lesser government-issued funds. Underutilization of simulation solutions owing to complexity are gradually being addressed by development of automated instruction, intuitive interfaces, and real-time performance feedback systems.

As stated by the new market research report on Mannequin-based Simulation, the United States represents the largest market worldwide with a 44% share of the global market in 2015. Asia-Pacific ranks as the fastest growing market with a CAGR of 13.3% over the analysis period. The growth in the region is led by developing healthcare infrastructure, aging population, rising prevalence of health disorders, growing volume of surgeries, and focus on quality of care, all which call for advanced training and simulation procedures.

Major players covered in the report include CAE Healthcare,  Gaumard Scientific Company, Inc., Laerdal Medical A/S, Limbs & Things Ltd., Kyoto Kagaku Co., Ltd., Simbionix Corporation, Simulab Corporation, and Simulaids, Inc., among others.

The research report titled “Mannequin-Based Simulation: A Global Strategic Business Report” announced by Global Industry Analysts Inc., provides a comprehensive review of the market trends, market issues, growth drivers, and strategic industry activity of global companies.  The report provides market estimates and projections for major geographic markets, including the US, Canada, Japan, Europe (France, Germany, Italy, UK, Spain, Russia, and Rest of Europe), Asia-Pacific, and Rest of World.

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