[The long lie fall : An overview of consequences, diagnostics and interventions]

Half of all people aged 65 years and over who fall cannot free themselves from the fall situation, have to wait for help and suffer a long lie. Those affected have an increased risk of restricting the daily activities, becoming increasingly dependent and moving into a nursing home within 1 year. There is currently little evidence on the consequences, diagnostics and treatment of fall-related long lies. This paper aims to provide an overview of the current state of research. The results indicate that long lies are associated with physical, psychological, social and spiritual consequences, whereby the severity is not only influenced by the duration of immobility. It is recommended that individuals affected by this condition be diagnosed and treated on an interdisciplinary basis to comprehensively assess all aspects. The aim should be to reflect on the experience with those affected, strengthen their self-confidence and prevent further falls and prepare them for possible further long lie falls.