Backed by scientific evidence
LIO's benefits are validated by peer-reviewed research, helping to promote evidence-based practices in mental health care.
A team effort
Our research is the result of close collaborations with our academic and healthcare partners, ensuring scientific rigour while reflecting real-world results. Explore our findings below.
Reducing self-harm
12-month before-and-after study (with control group) in acute mental health care1
44%
reduction in bedroom self-harm
48%
reduction in bedroom ligatures
68%
reduction in bathroom ligatures
Reducing falls
22-month before-and-after study in dementia care2
48%
reduction in bedroom falls at night
82%
reduction in moderate severity bedroom falls at night
68%
reduction in A&E admissions
Reducing assaults
12-month before-and-after study in psychiatric intensive care3
37%
reduction in assaults
40%
reduction in use of rapid tranquillisation
Improving physical health monitoring
6-month before-and-after study in mental health seclusion4
12.3-fold
increase in accurate vital sign measurements
Lowering costs and releasing time to care
Economic modelling studies in acute and older adult mental health care5
- Faster night-time observations
- Fewer patient safety incidents
- Reduced A&E visits and emergency callouts
- Lower need for 1:1 continuous observation
4 month
break-even point based on cash savings
25%
of staff time released
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