Research and Markets has announced the addition of the "Global Continence Care Market with Focus on Intermittent Catheter Market (2016-2020)" report to their offering.

The report titled Global Continence Care Market with Focus on Intermittent Catheter Market (2016-2020), provides an in-depth analysis of the global continence care market by value, by population, by product line. The market also provides an in-depth analysis of intermittent catheter market by value.

Incontinence are of two types faecal and urinary. Continence care market by product line could be classified into intermittent catheter, urinary bags/sheaths, external male catheter, bowel management, special incontinence pads, handheld urinals/commodes, etc. To cure incontinence pelvic floor exercise, bladder training, etc. are prescribed.

Catheters refer to the small, hollow tubes that is inserted up the urethra and into the bladder to drain away the urine. There are two types of catheter: removable/intermittent catheter and permanent/indwelling catheter.

The intermittent catheter is an advanced medical technique used in conditions where patients need short term catheter based management of the urinary bladder or as a daily habit throughout life. The intermittent catheters are designed to be used by the patients themselves. The types of intermittent catheters include uncoated/standard size, dry-coated, self-lubricating and coated compact catheter. The intermittent catheter has several advantages and disadvantages.

The global continence care market and intermittent catheter market have increased at a significant CAGR during the years 2012-2015 and projections are made that the market would rise tremendously in the next four years i.e. 2016-2020. The continence care market and intermittent catheter market are expected to rise due to increase in the number of global patients suffering from spina bifida, increase in population suffering from spinal cord injuries, rising global aging population, etc.

Yet the market faces some challenges such as availability of cheap alternatives and substitutes and lack of awareness about the advanced continence care products, etc.

Key Topics Covered:

1. Executive Summary

2. Introduction

3. Global Continence Care Market Analysis

4. Regional Continence Care Market Analysis

5. Global Intermittent Catheter Market Analysis

6. Regional Intermittent Catheter Market Analysis

7. Market Dynamics

8. Competitive Landscape

9. Company Profile

  • Coloplast
  • ConvaTec
  • CR Bard, Inc.
  • Hollister Inc.

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