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With the acceleration of China's aging population and the rising incidence of chronic diseases, the demand for family medical care is undergoing profound changes. Under the impetus of the "Healthy China 2030" strategy, home adjustable medical beds (also known as elderly care beds or electric hospital beds) that combine safety, comfort and intelligence are becoming the core equipment in the home-based elderly care scenario. This type of product, through multi-dimensional technological innovation, not only significantly improves the quality of life of patients but also reconstructs the family care model.
1. Function Iteration: From Basic Care to Intelligent health Management
Traditional medical beds can only achieve simple headboard and footboard lifting, while modern electric hospital beds have evolved into medical terminals integrating ergonomics, Internet of Things and AI technologies. Take the Medster nursing bed as an example. It is equipped with a multi-stage electric adjustment system that can precisely control various body positions such as back lifting, leg bending, and overall tilting, meeting the needs of scenarios such as eating, rehabilitation training, and pressure ulcer prevention. The intelligent sensors installed on the bed can monitor the patient's body pressure distribution in real time and automatically adjust the support points through algorithms, reducing the incidence of pressure sores by more than 60%.
What is more worthy of attention is that some high-end models have achieved deep integration with home health management systems. The smart hospital bed can be connected to mobile devices. Family members can remotely view the patient's sleep data, exit alarm information, and even adjust the bed Angle through the APP. This "hospital bed + cloud platform" model not only extends the radius of medical services but also provides a scientific basis for chronic disease management through data intercommunication.
2. Aging-friendly Innovation: Safeguarding the Safety and Dignity of the Elderly
In response to the special needs of the elderly group, home medical beds have achieved breakthrough designs in terms of safety and ease of use. The elderly-friendly hospital beds developed by Xiamen Weiyou Intelligent Technology Co., Ltd. feature anti-collision rounded corners, are equipped with double-layer guardrails and automatic braking casters, reducing the risk of falls by 85%. Its unique "One-click stand up" function can be gradually adjusted from 0 to 75 degrees, helping patients independently change their sitting postures and significantly enhancing their autonomy in life.
In terms of the design of the operation interface, some electric hospital beds also introduce a voice interaction system. Elderly people with limited mobility can control the bed's movements with simple commands. Meanwhile, the large-sized LED night light integrated beside the bed and the emergency call button form a 24-hour safety protection network. These humanized designs have transformed medical beds from mere care tools into intelligent companions that enhance the quality of life for the elderly.
3. Market Blue Ocean: Resonance between Policy-driven and Consumption Upgrade
According to the prediction of the China Research Industry Research Institute, the market size of home medical devices in China will exceed 380 billion yuan in 2025, among which the adjustable medical bed sub-sector will lead in growth rate. At the policy level, the "Action Plan for High-Quality Development of the Medical Equipment Industry" clearly supports the research and development of core technologies for intelligent hospital beds. Many regions have included home medical equipment in the pilot scope of long-term care insurance.
The market pattern shows a "dual-wheel drive" feature: leading enterprises occupy the high-end market by virtue of their technological advantages, while small and medium-sized enterprises focus on innovation in niche scenarios. For instance, for patients with diabetic foot, some enterprises have developed special care beds equipped with constant-temperature circulation systems. The integrated product of adjustable medical beds and physiotherapy modules for the postoperative rehabilitation group has entered the clinical stage.
4. Future Outlook: Building a Closed Loop of Home Medical Care Ecosystem
With the popularization of 5G+AIoT technology, home medical beds are evolving from single devices to entry points for smart healthcare. Industry experts predict that the next-generation products will integrate functions such as biometric recognition and drug management, and achieve disease early warning by continuously monitoring vital signs. Meanwhile, modular design will drive personalized customization to meet the precise needs of special groups such as those with spinal injuries and Parkinson's disease.
In this wave of civilianization of medical equipment, Chinese manufacturers are shifting from "following" to "taking the lead". Enterprises in the Yangtze River Delta and Pearl River Delta have mastered core technologies such as high-precision motor control and antibacterial coatings. Some of their products have obtained FDA certification, marking the beginning of a global layout. When a smart hospital bed connects home hospitals, community hospitals and tertiary hospitals, a new era of patient-centered home medical care is approaching.