Research Methodology – External Defibrillators Market
At Straits Research, we adopt a rigorous 360° research approach that integrates both primary and secondary research methodologies. This ensures accuracy, reliability, and actionable insights for stakeholders. Our methodology for the External Defibrillators Market comprises the following key stages:
Market Indicator & Macro-Factor Analysis
Our baseline thesis for the External Defibrillators Market is developed by integrating key market indicators and macroeconomic variables. These include:
1 Factors considered while calculating market size and share
- Number of external defibrillators sold in a fiscal year.
- Geographic distribution of sales: Sales should be calculated for each relevant geographical area, such as country, region, or worldwide.
- Price of the external defibrillators: The average sale price of the defibrillators should be taken into account.
- Market competition: The presence of any competitors in the market, their market shares, and their strategies.
- The threshold of the targeted population who are prone to sudden cardiac arrest.
- Growth and penetration of healthcare facilities and emergency response units.
2 Key Market Indicators
- Statistics for sudden cardiac arrest incidents globally.
- Government policies and initiatives promoting the use of defibrillators.
- Upcoming technological advancements in the field of external defibrillators.
- Global health expenditure data.
- Research and development activities in the market.
- Market trends in the medical devices industry.
3 Growth Trends
- Increase in demand due to a growing geriatric population and increasing incidences of cardiac diseases.
- Technological advancements in defibrillators.
- Growing awareness and accessibility to healthcare facilities.
- Rise in the rates of sudden cardiac arrest patients worldwide.
- Growth fueled by government and non-government initiatives to equip public places with external defibrillators.
- Increasing investment in healthcare infrastructure in growing economies.
- Integration of AI technology and remote monitoring features in defibrillators.
Secondary Research
Our secondary research forms the foundation of market understanding and scope definition. We collect and analyze information from multiple reliable sources to map the overall ecosystem of the External Defibrillators Market. Key inputs include:
Company-Level Information
- Annual reports, investor presentations, SEC filings
- Company press releases and product launch announcements
- Public executive interviews and earnings calls
- Strategy briefings and M&A updates
Industry and Government Sources
- Country-level industry associations and trade bodies
- Government dossiers, policy frameworks, and official releases
- Whitepapers, working papers, and public R&D initiatives
- Relevant Associations for the External Defibrillators Market
Market Intelligence Sources
- Broker reports and financial analyst coverage
- Paid databases (Hoovers, Factiva, Refinitiv, Reuters, Statista, etc.)
- Import/export trade data and tariff databases
- Sector-specific journals, magazines, and news portals
Macro & Consumer Insights
- Global macroeconomic indicators and their cascading effect on the industry
- Demand–supply outlook and value chain analysis
- Consumer behaviour, adoption rates, and commercialization trends
Primary Research
To validate and enrich our secondary findings, we conduct extensive primary research with industry stakeholders across the value chain. This ensures we capture both qualitative insights and quantitative validation. Our primary research includes:
Expert Insights & KOL Engagements
- Key Opinion Leader (KOL) Engagements
- Structured interviews with executives, product managers, and domain experts
- Paid and barter-based interviews across manufacturers, distributors, and end-users
Focused Discussions & Panels
- Discussions with stakeholders to validate demand-supply gaps
- Group discussions on emerging technologies, regulatory shifts, and adoption barriers
Data Validation & Business POV
- Cross-verification of market sizing and forecasts with industry insiders
- Capturing business perspectives on growth opportunities and restraints
Data Triangulation & Forecasting
The final step of our research involves data triangulation ensuring accuracy through cross-verification of:
- Demand-side analysis (consumption patterns, adoption trends, customer spending)
- Supply-side analysis (production, capacity, distribution, and market availability)
- Macroeconomic & microeconomic impact factors
Forecasting is carried out using proprietary models that combine:
- Time-series analysis
- Regression and correlation studies
- Baseline modeling
- Expert validation at each stage
Outcome
The outcome is a comprehensive and validated market model that captures:
- Market sizing (historical, current, forecast)
- Growth drivers and restraints
- Opportunity mapping and investment hotspots
- Competitive positioning and strategic insights