Smart Mattress Overlay (Hospital) Global Market Report 2025

The smart mattress overlay (hospital) market size has grown rapidly in recent years. It will grow from $1.78 billion in 2024 to $1.99 billion in 2025 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 11.7%. The growth during the historic period can be attributed to the increasing prevalence of chronic diseases, rising hospital admissions, growing awareness of pressure ulcer prevention, increasing demand for patient comfort, and higher healthcare expenditure.

The smart mattress overlay (hospital) market size is expected to see rapid growth in the next few years. It will grow to $3.07 billion in 2029 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 11.4%. The growth during the forecast period can be attributed to increasing investment in hospital infrastructure, rising demand for smart patient monitoring, expanding telehealth integration, growing focus on personalized patient care, and higher adoption of AI-enabled medical devices. Key trends in the forecast period include advancements in smart sensing systems, innovations in patient monitoring overlays, developments in wireless connectivity features, integration of IoT-enabled hospital equipment, and improvements in sensor-based pressure monitoring.

The rising prevalence of pressure ulcers is expected to drive the growth of the smart mattress overlay (hospital) market. Pressure ulcers are injuries to the skin and underlying tissue caused by prolonged pressure over bony areas, commonly affecting individuals with limited mobility. The increase in prevalence is driven by factors such as aging populations, which are more susceptible to tissue damage and slower healing. Smart mattress overlays (hospital) help prevent and manage pressure ulcers by evenly distributing body weight, reducing prolonged pressure on vulnerable areas, and improving patient comfort and skin health. For example, in February 2024, the Society of Tissue Viability (SOTV), a UK-based member-led charity, reported that nearly half a million people in the UK develop at least one pressure ulcer annually, causing significant pain, reducing quality of life, and costing the NHS approximately USD 2.55 billion (£2.2 billion) each year, with litigation expenses rising steadily. The growing prevalence of pressure ulcers is therefore driving market growth.

Key companies in the smart mattress overlay (hospital) market are developing innovative solutions such as intelligent ICU bed platforms to enhance patient care and optimize caregiver workflow in intensive care units. An intelligent ICU bed platform improves patient monitoring, safety, and comfort while supporting caregiver efficiency and workflow management. For instance, in February 2023, Stryker Corporation, a US-based medical technology company, launched SmartMedic. This platform integrates with existing ICU beds to monitor patient weight, track repositioning, and facilitate bedside radiographic imaging, reducing patient discomfort and minimizing manual interventions. Wireless connectivity with nurse call systems enhances workflow efficiency and allows healthcare staff to deliver timely and precise care, representing a significant advancement in critical care patient management.

In October 2024, Direct Healthcare Group, a UK-based medical equipment company, acquired Sumed International Ltd. for an undisclosed amount. This acquisition allows Direct Healthcare Group to strengthen its product portfolio and expand its market reach by integrating Sumed International Ltd.’s specialized expertise and innovative solutions, enhancing its ability to deliver advanced healthcare products and services to a wider customer base. Sumed International Ltd. is a UK-based company providing hospital beds and pressure care products, including mattress overlays.

Major players in the smart mattress overlay (hospital) market are Stryker Corporation, Koninklijke Philips N.V., Hill-Rom Holdings Inc., Arjo AB, Fisher & Paykel Healthcare Corporation Limited, Invacare Corporation, LINET Group SE, DeRoyal Industries Inc., Stiegelmeyer GmbH & Co. KG, Xsensor, Talley Group Ltd., Med-Mizer Inc., Direct Healthcare Group, B-Guardian, cadena medical systems, Hudson Medical Group LLC, Living Spinal LLC, Ocelco, Patient Support Systems, vivehealth.

North America was the largest region in the smart mattress overlay (hospital) market in 2024. Asia-Pacific is expected to be the fastest-growing region in the forecast period. The regions covered in smart mattress overlay (hospital) report are Asia-Pacific, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East and Africa.

Note that the outlook for this market is being affected by rapid changes in trade relations and tariffs globally. The report will be updated prior to delivery to reflect the latest status, including revised forecasts and quantified impact analysis. The report’s Recommendations and Conclusions sections will be updated to give strategies for entities dealing with the fast-moving international environment.

The fast surge in U.S. tariffs and the trade tensions that followed in spring 2025 are heavily affecting the medical equipment sector, particularly for imported imaging machine components, surgical-grade stainless steel, and plastic disposables. Hospitals and clinics resist price hikes, pressuring manufacturers’ margins. Regulatory hurdles compound the problem, as tariff-related supplier changes often require re-certification of devices, delaying time-to-market. Companies are mitigating risks by dual-sourcing critical parts, expanding domestic production of commoditized items, and accelerating R&D in cost-efficient materials.

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A smart mattress overlay (hospital) is a pressure-redistributing medical device placed over a standard hospital mattress to improve patient comfort and prevent pressure ulcers. It incorporates smart sensors and technologies to monitor patient movement, posture, pressure points, and sometimes vital signs. These overlays can provide automated adjustments, such as alternating pressure, airflow, or firmness, to reduce prolonged pressure on specific areas of the body.

The primary product types of smart mattress overlays (hospital) are pressure relief overlays, alternating pressure overlays, low air loss overlays, and others. Pressure relief overlays are advanced mattress systems designed to redistribute body pressure, enhance patient comfort, and prevent pressure ulcers in hospital and critical care settings. These overlays use materials such as foam, gel, and air, and technologies including sensor-based, air-filled, and gel-based systems. They are applied in settings such as acute care, long-term care, and home care, and are used by hospitals, clinics, homecare providers, and other end-users.

The countries covered in the smart mattress overlay (hospital) market report are Australia, Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Russia, South Korea, UK, USA, Canada, Italy, Spain.

The smart mattress overlay (hospital) market consists of sales of products such as pressure overlays, sensor-based mattress overlays, and hybrid therapeutic mattress overlays. Values in this market are ‘factory gate’ values, that is, the value of goods sold by the manufacturers or creators of the goods, whether to other entities (including downstream manufacturers, wholesalers, distributors, and retailers) or directly to end customers. The value of goods in this market includes related services sold by the creators of the goods.

The market value is defined as the revenues that enterprises gain from the sale of goods and/or services within the specified market and geography through sales, grants, or donations in terms of the currency (in USD unless otherwise specified).

The revenues for a specified geography are consumption values that are revenues generated by organizations in the specified geography within the market, irrespective of where they are produced. It does not include revenues from resales along the supply chain, either further along the supply chain or as part of other products.

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