Summary

The Italian home healthcare industry has been steadily expanding in recent years, reflecting the country's aging population and a shift toward more patient-centered care models. With a considerable share of its population over 65 years old, Italy faces issues relating to an aging demographic. This generational transition has increased demand for home healthcare services as people choose to get treatment at home rather than in traditional healthcare institutions. The Italian home healthcare industry includes a diverse range of services and goods targeted at providing medical, therapeutic, and supporting care to people at home. Skilled nursing care, physical therapy, occupational therapy, medical equipment and supplies, and personal care services are all included. The sector also covers telemedicine and remote monitoring technologies, allowing healthcare professionals to remotely assess and monitor patients, thereby enhancing the quality and efficiency of care delivery. The government's measures to promote home-based care as a cost-effective alternative to hospitalization or institutional care are one of the primary drivers of growth in Italy's home healthcare sector. To encourage this transformation, Italy's healthcare system has evolved with policies targeted at enabling home healthcare services and enhancing reimbursement systems for such services under the national health insurance policy. In Italy, both private enterprises and non-profit groups play an important role in providing home healthcare services. They provide a range of services adapted to patients' unique needs, ranging from simple support with everyday tasks to complex medical care delivered by qualified healthcare experts. These treatments are frequently individualized and intended to help people recover from illnesses, manage chronic disorders, or need long-term care.

According to the research report "Italy Home Healthcare Market Overview, 2028," published by Bonafide Research, the Italy Home Healthcare market is expected to add more than USD 4 Billion from 2023 to 2028. Strong familiar ties frequently result in the elderly being cared for in their homes, making family care a pillar of Italian society for centuries. The evolution of home healthcare services has been influenced by this informal care tradition, with the common goal of enhancing rather than substituting family assistance. Italy prioritizes an integrated approach to home healthcare, acknowledging the multifaceted requirements of senior citizens. This entails working together with social workers, community organizations, and other healthcare experts to offer comprehensive care that takes into account a patient's social, mental, and physical health. Italy's aging population and rising demand for at-home care have required systemic adjustments in the healthcare sector. In order to facilitate these services, the government has put regulations in place to support and encourage home-based care as an economical and patient-centered strategy. These rules also coordinate reimbursement procedures. Italy has been investigating integrated care models as a means of bridging the gap between inpatient and outpatient treatments. The goal of partnerships between home healthcare firms, hospitals, and primary care physicians is to facilitate the transfer of patients who need continuous care at home. In addition to traditional medicine, complementary and alternative therapies have long been practiced in Italy. This willingness to consider a variety of healthcare modalities has an impact on the services provided in the home healthcare sector, meeting the needs of different patient preferences.

Based on product and services segment market is segmented into therapeutic, TSM, mobility and services. Among them therapeutic product type is projected to lead the Italy home healthcare market during the forecast period. Home-use therapeutic solutions prioritize non-invasive or minimally invasive treatments in order to accommodate patients' desires for less-invasive medical options. Adoption of tools and goods that facilitate straightforward use under caregiver supervision or enable self-administration is driven by this inclination. In the care provided after hospitalization, therapeutic products are frequently essential. Therapeutic products meet the needs of patients who are discharged from hospitals but still require treatment, monitoring, or rehabilitation. This ensures continuity of care and lowers the risk of readmissions to the hospital. Italy's healthcare regulations, which offer reimbursement options for specific medical equipment and therapeutic supplies, are beginning to encourage home-based therapeutic interventions. This assistance promotes the use of these goods in home healthcare, increasing patient accessibility. The use of therapeutic items greatly enhances the standard of living for patients managing chronic illnesses or recovering from acute conditions. These products empower individuals to maintain their independence, manage their conditions effectively, and enhance their overall well-being while staying in familiar surroundings. Diabetes is prevalent in Italy, with a significant portion of the population affected by either type 1 or type 2 diabetes. As the population ages, the incidence and prevalence of diabetes increase, necessitating ongoing management and care. Effective home-based diabetes management can help reduce the need for frequent hospital visits and lower the risk of diabetes-related complications. Timely intervention and continuous monitoring at home can mitigate the likelihood of acute complications, ultimately improving patient outcomes.

Considered in this report:
• Geography: Italy
• Historic year: 2017
• Base year: 2022
• Estimated year: 2023
• Forecast year: 2028

Aspects covered in this report:
• Italy Home Healthcare market with its value and forecast along with its segments
• Various drivers and challenges
• On-going trends and developments
• Top profiled companies
• Strategic recommendation

By Product and Services:
• Therapeutic
• TSM
• Mobility
• Services

By Indication:
• Cardiovascular Disorders & Hypertension
• Cancer
• Diabetes
• Respiratory Diseases
• Movement Disorders
• Pregnancy
• Hearing Disorders
• Wound Care
• Other Indications (sleep disorders, kidney disorders, neurovascular diseases, and HIV)

The approach of the report:
This report consists of a combined approach of primary as well as secondary research. Initially, secondary research was used to get an understanding of the market and list out the companies that are present in the market. The secondary research consists of third-party sources such as press releases, and annual reports of companies, analyzing the government-generated reports and databases. After gathering the data from secondary sources primary research was conducted by making telephonic interviews with the leading players about how the market is functioning and then conducting trade calls with dealers and distributors of the market. Post this we have started doing primary calls to consumers by equally segmenting consumers into regional aspects, tier aspects, age groups, and gender. Once we have primary data with us we started verifying the details obtained from secondary sources.

Intended audience:
This report can be useful to industry consultants, manufacturers, suppliers, associations & organizations related to the Home Healthcare industry, government bodies, and other stakeholders to align their market-centric strategies. In addition to marketing & presentations, it will also increase competitive knowledge about the industry.

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