本報告已在2011年07月19日停止出版。
神經刺激裝置 TENS 的銷售市場正在大幅變化，全球許多醫療機構正在進行各種動作以申請 TENS 保險金，導致民間保險公司持續減少 TENS 裝置的給付。另一方面，最新的數位式設備與類比式設備的競爭也越演越烈。
專研醫療設備市場的專業市調公司 InMedica（IMS Research 的部門之一），調查分析了全球 TENS 設備市場後，出版了一本綜合報告書 "World Market for the Sale of TENS Devices - 2005 Edition"。
報告書內容包括：市場營收、以出貨量為基礎的規模概算、主要地區與 22 國分析、2005∼2009 年的成長率預測等等。全書含 31 幅圖表共 87 頁，內容綱要摘記如下：
第1章 概要、調查範圍與方法
第2章 市場相關統計與動向
- 序論
- TENS 設備市場的發展促進因素
- 經濟性展望
- 給付減少
- 人口高齡化
- 成本與替代產品成長
- TENS 的效果
- 態度的提升與正確處理件數的增加
- 技術動向
- TENS 設備全球市場
- 各地區分析
- 歐洲、中東、非洲市場（各國分析）
- 南北美市場（各國分析）
- 亞太地區市場（各國分析）
第3章 競爭環境
- 序論
- 業界結構
- 供應商市佔率概算
- 市場整體市佔率
- 各產品類別市佔率
- 歐洲、中東、非洲市佔率
- 南北美市佔率
- 亞太地區市佔率
附錄：企業名錄
Description
The market for the sale of TENS devices is in a state of upheaval. Many of the worlds health-care systems are struggling to meet insurance claims and hence private insurance companies are continuously reducing reimbursement for TENS devices. There is also an ongoing technology battle between the newer digital TENS devices and the traditional analogue units. Moreover, with the quality of low-end products from Asia improving, it is an increasing challenge for suppliers to remain competitive and profitable. InMedicas aim in writing this report is to provide an up-to-date and comprehensive assessment of the market and to forecast the impact of significant trends over the next five years.
Market size estimates are provided for 2003 and 2004 in terms of revenues and unit shipments, with growth rate forecasts for the period 2005 to 2009. The report analyses the market in great detail with dedicated sections for Digital and Analogue types of TENS device.
The world market for the sale of TENS devices is also analysed by major region (EMEA, Americas and Asia) and is segmented into 22 individual countries, as follows: Austria, Belgium, France, Germany, Italy, Netherlands, Nordic, Spain & Portugal, Switzerland, UK & Eire, East Europe, Middle East & Africa, USA, Canada, Latin America, China & Hong Kong, India & Pakistan, Japan, Oceania, South Korea, Taiwan and Rest of Asia.
Market share estimates are provided for the largest suppliers of TENS devices in each major geographic region.
Table of Contents
Executive Summary
Chapter 1 Introduction, Scope & Methodology
- 1.0 Introduction1.1 Scope
- 1.1.1 Definitions
- 1.2 Methodology
- 1.2.1 Information Sources
- 1.2.2 Forecasting Methodology
- 1.3 Exchange Rates
Chapter 2 Market Statistics & Trends
- 2.0 Introduction
- 2.1 Factors Affecting Growth for TENS Devices
- 2.1.1 The Economic Outlook
- 2.1.2 Declining Reimbursement
- 2.1.3 The Ageing Population
- 2.1.4 The Cost and Rise of Alternatives
- 2.1.5 The Efficacy of TENS
- 2.1.6 Increasing Awareness and Correct Practice
- 2.1.7 Technology Trends
- 2.2 World Market for TENS Devices
- 2.3 Regional Analysis
- 2.4 EMEA Market by Country
- 2.5 Americas Market by Country
- 2.6 Asian Market by Country
Chapter 3 Competitive Environment
- 3.0 Introduction
- 3.1 Industry Structure
- 3.1.1 Prospects for New Entrants
- 3.2 Market Share Estimates
- 3.2.1 Overall Market Shares
- 3.2.2 Market Shares by Product Type
- 3.2.3 EMEA Market Shares
- 3.2.4 Americas Market Shares
- 3.2.5 Asian Market Shares
Appendix 1 Company Directory
