Long-Term Care (LTC) Market Size & Growth Analysis Report

Research Methodology – Long-Term Care (LTC) 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 Long-Term Care (LTC) Market comprises the following key stages:

Market Indicator & Macro-Factor Analysis

Our baseline thesis for the Long-Term Care (LTC) Market is developed by integrating key market indicators and macroeconomic variables. These include:

Factors considered while calculating market size and share

The total number of elderly population
The existing LTC facilities and their capacities
Expected/Likely demand for LTC services
The rates of chronic illness and disability in the population
Growth in home healthcare market
Insurance coverage and government funding programs
Geographical distribution of the services

Key Market Indicators

Growth rate of the elderly population
Incidence rate of chronic diseases
Healthcare expenditure as % of GDP
Private and public funding for LTC
Availability of skilled nursing facilities
The ratio of healthcare professionals to elderly population
Number of home-based care providers vs institutional care providers

Growth Trends

Increasing demand for home healthcare services
Advancements in healthcare technology
Increased integration of artificial intelligence and robotics in LTC
Increased government funding for LTC services
Increase in use of remote patient monitoring systems
Growth in in-home telehealth solutions

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 Long-Term Care (LTC) 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 Long-Term Care (LTC) 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: