Mental health ward safety system using novel radar and environmental sensors

数字化转型是NHS实现“更好的健康、更好的医疗保健和更好的价值”三重目标的主要战略之一，然而，帮助精神卫生（MH）服务数字化转型的供应商短缺。市场上存在一个数字平台来支持MH专业人员实现更多目标的缺口。该项目将使用传感器生产一个数字系统，以帮助支持患者的安全和健康。这项研究将涉及各种技术的评估、算法开发工作和在各种环境下的测试。这项研究将在设计中考虑复杂的行为（例如自杀和自残）。我们提出的系统将赋予临床医生和患者数据，以提高他们在病房的安全性和经验。这项工作得到了许多利益相关者的支持，包括NHS MH信托基金，他们将为这项研究做出贡献。

Digital transformation is one of the NHS's main strategies for achieving the Triple Aim of Better Health, Better Healthcare and Better Value, however there is a shortage of suppliers helping to digitally transform mental health (MH) services. There is a gap in the market for a digital platform to support MH professionals to achieve more.This project will use sensors to produce a digital system which will help support patient safety and wellbeing. The research will involve evaluation of various technologies, algorithm development work and testing in various environments. The research will consider complex behaviours (suicidal and self-harm for example) in the design. Our proposed system will empower clinicians and patients with data in order to enhance their safety and experience on the ward. The work is supported by a number of stakeholders, including NHS MH Trusts, who will contribute to the research.