Findings from published studies of LIO in mental health services
Peer-reviewed research shows how LIO, combined with modern risk management, empowers care teams to promote evidence-based practices.
Research collaborations
Our research is the result of close collaborations with our academic and healthcare partners, ensuring scientific rigor while reflecting real-world results. Explore our findings below.
Self-harm incidents
12-month before-and-after study with a control group in acute mental health care1
44%
relative reduction in bedroom self-harm incidents
48%
relative reduction in bedroom ligature incidents
68%
relative reduction in bathroom ligature incidents
Reducing falls
22-month before-and-after study in geriatric care2
48%
reduction in bedroom falls at night
82%
reduction in moderate severity bedroom falls at night
68%
reduction in ER visits
Reducing assaults
12-month before-and-after study in psychiatric intensive care3
37%
reduction in assaults
40%
reduction in use of pro re nata medication
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
- Faster night-time observations
- Fewer patient safety incidents
- Reduced A&E visits and emergency callouts
- Lower need for 1:1 continuous observation
Improving patient and staff safety
Meta-analysis of data from six providers (24 units) across acute, geriatric and psychiatric intensive care settings5
39%
reduction in self-harm
37%
reduction in falls
21%
reduction in assaults
24%
reduction in use of physical restraint
34%
reduction in use of pro re nata medication
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