Backed by scientific evidence

Peer-reviewed research shows how LIO, combined with modern risk management, empowers care teams to promote evidence-based practices.

A team effort 

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. 

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 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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1. Ndebele, F., et al. (2024). Journal of Mental Health, 33(3), 320-325; 2. Wright, K., & Singh, S. (2022). Journal of Patient Safety, 18(3), 177-181; 3. Ndebele, F., et al. (2022). Journal of Psychiatric Intensive Care, 18(2), 95-100; 4. Clark, H., et al. (2021). Journal of Psychiatric Intensive Care, 18(1), 31-37; 5. Kekic, M., Rose,  A., & Bayley, D. (2026). Enhancing safety in mental health hospitals: A multi-site evaluation of a contactless patient monitoring platform. Mental Health and Digital Technologies, 3(1), 32–45.