Trend cluster
Category

DIY
Healthcare

Innovations to increase autonomy in physical wellness.

Stress-Sensing WatchesVibrating Breast BoostersFertility Monitor PodsPalm-Sized PhysicalsPersonal Patient Hygiene Kits

Trend

What is the DIY Healthcare trend?

DIY Healthcare: With public health care continuing to be an issue in society, consumers are looking for ways to ensure their own physical wellness without the need for a medical professional. Independent health products that assist people in taking care of themselves empower people to take their health into their own hands.

Trend themes

Themes within the DIY Healthcare trend

Three behaviours holding the trend together
01

Empowering Self-Care

The trend of DIY Healthcare provide consumers with independent health products that assist people in taking care of themselves, thus empowering them to take their health into their own hands.

02

Innovative Medical Devices

The development of high-tech medical devices, such as Virtual Health Coaches and Palm-Sized Physicals, allow individuals to quickly and easily monitor their health.

03

Personalized Health Monitoring

The increasing popularity of wearable devices, such as the Biofeedback StressWatch and the Pedomostick, allows for personalized health monitoring and awareness.

Industry implications

What the DIY Healthcare trend means for industry

Where the trend changes the playbook
For

Healthcare

The healthcare industry can benefit from investing in innovative medical devices and self-care products.

For

Technology

The technology industry can capitalize on the popularity of personalized health monitoring by creating more advanced wearable devices and high-tech medical devices.

For

Fitness

The fitness industry can explore self-care products and high-tech medical devices for athletes and fitness enthusiasts.

Trend signals

Trend signals for DIY Healthcare

Trend score 3.9 out of 10, from popularity 61%, activity 47%, freshness 8%.

Popularity61%
Activity47%
Freshness8%
Audience
50%Men
50%Women
  • Gen Alpha (not a primary audience)
  • Gen Z
  • Millennial
  • Gen X
  • Boomer
Market
North America
Europe
Asia-Pacific

Evidence

Examples of the DIY Healthcare trend

8 featured examples from Jan 23 to Oct 14, 2009
Stress-Sensing Watches
CategoryTech

Stress-Sensing Watches

The Biofeedback StressWatch Tells You When You Need to Take a Deep Breath

The integration of stress-sensing features in wearable devices presents new opportunities for the wearable technology industry to address the growing demand for personalized healt…

Vibrating Breast Boosters
CategoryLifestyle

Vibrating Breast Boosters

Pangao's Magic Massage Bra Keeps Bust Firm and Healthy

The beauty and cosmetics industry can capitalize on the trend of vibrating breast boosters by developing innovative products that combine breast enhancement with other skincare be…

Fertility Monitor Pods
CategoryLife-Stages

Fertility Monitor Pods

Accurately Measure All Aspects of Ovulation With DuoFertility

Companies in the healthcare industry can benefit from developing and marketing high-tech fertility monitors like DuoFertility.

Palm-Sized Physicals
CategoryLifestyle

Palm-Sized Physicals

The Body Check Ball Measures your Health in an Instant

Wellness technology providers can explore creating compact health monitoring devices, like the Body Check Ball, to enhance their customers' experience and encourage healthier life…

Personal Patient Hygiene Kits
CategoryLifestyle

Personal Patient Hygiene Kits

PatientPak Keeps Germs At Bay During Hospital Stays

Disruptive innovation opportunities in creating sterile and convenient packaging solutions for healthcare products.

Virtual Health Coaches
CategoryUnique

Virtual Health Coaches

Braun's Clever Care Medical Coach Helps With Self-Care

Disruptive innovation opportunity: Innovate in the healthcare technology industry by developing solutions that improve medication management and streamline medical record keeping.

Toxin-Burning Powder
CategoryLifestyle

Toxin-Burning Powder

Coal Kuro Powder Help Bodies Stay Healthy

The health and wellness industry will benefit greatly from incorporating products like Coal Kuro Powder and other toxin-flushing supplements.

Senior Stat Sticks
CategoryLife-Stages

Senior Stat Sticks

The Pedomostick Keeps Track of Important Health Info for the Elderly

The Pedomostick opens up possibilities for healthcare technology companies to develop more sophisticated devices that provide accurate health tracking for the elderly.