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This is a Quality Improvement study.

September 10, 2025BMJ Open QualityOpen Access

Reducing incidents of violence and aggression and self-harm on a secure mental health inpatient ward for women with learning disabilities

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Quality improvement project reduced violence and self-harm in women with learning disabilities, suggesting better communication can improve outcomes.

A 29% reduction in violence incidents and a 25% decrease in self-harm were observed over 12 months.
The project implemented safety huddles and co-designed activities to improve staff-patient communication and engagement.
Significant insights emerged from the anecdotal staff feedback, indicating greater overall improvement in ward functionality.
The intervention may serve as a successful model for similar mental health facilities dealing with learning disabilities.

Paradza et al. (2025) studied this question.

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Quality improvement project reduced violence and self-harm in women with learning disabilities, suggesting better communication can improve outcomes.