Background: Spontaneous subarachnoid haemorrhage (SAH) represents a significant cerebrovascular disease with considerable morbidity and mortality. The aim of this study was to determine the demographic/clinical characteristics of spontaneous SAH patients admitted in the intensive care unit (ICU) and factors affecting the mortality. Methods: This study was designed as a retrospective cohort study that included patients with a diagnosis of spontaneous SAH hospitalized in the ICU. The clinical and radiological parameters were compared between mortality and survival cohorts. Univariate logistic regression analyses were performed for the effect profiles of the parameters on mortality. Results: ICU mortality was 41% in patients with spontaneous SAH. A number of factors have been identified as being independently associated with mortality in the studied cohort. These factors are hospital admission with loss of consciousness (Glasgow Coma Scale score 2 according to the Hunt and Hess grading system and complication status (meningitis and sepsis/septic shock). Conclusions: Spontaneous SAH is a condition associated with a high mortality in severe cases. Patients exhibiting these risk factors require meticulous monitoring in the ICU.

Aims: The aim of this study is to determine the psychological resilience and self‐efficacy levels of caregivers of individuals with Alzheimer's disease and to examine the effects of these variables on the caregiver burden.Design: A cross‐sectional, quantitative design was used.Methods: The study was conducted in the neurology outpatient clinic of a university hospital between March and July 2022. The sample of the study consisted of caregivers of 105 individuals diagnosed with Alzheimer's disease. Data were collected using the “Zarit Burden Interview,” the “Revised Scale for Caregiving Self‐Efficacy,” and the “Resilience Scale Short Form.” In the study, descriptive statistics and Pearson correlation analysis were employed, and the stepwise multiple regression model was applied.Results: It was determined that caregivers had a moderate to severe caregiving burden (43.57 ± 16.58) and a moderate level of psychological resilience (20.24 ± 5.96) and self‐efficacy (62.84 ± 15.96). The stepwise regression analysis results showed that a lower mini mental state score (β = −0.821; p < 0.001), low caregiver income status (β = −0.201; p < 0.008), inadequate social support (β = −0.155; p < 0.030), shorter duration of Alzheimer's disease diagnosis (β = −0.323; p < 0.001), advanced age (β = −0.299; p < 0.001), and prolonged caregiving (β = −0.216; p < 0.005) were the main predictors of caregiver burden. In addition, the levels of caregiver's self‐efficacy in obtaining respite (β = −0.340; p < 0.001), psychological resilience (β = −0.293; p < 0.001), and self‐efficacy in controlling upsetting thoughts (β = −0.240; p < 0.001) about caregiving predicted caregiver burden significantly.Conclusion: The resilience and self‐efficacy levels of caregivers predicted caregiver burden significantly. As the psychological resilience and self‐efficacy levels of caregivers increase, caregiver burden may decrease significantly.Patient or Public Contribution: Patient or Public Contribution: Interviews were conducted with the research participants to collect data. Our findings can be used to develop interventions and coping strategies to reduce the care burden of caregivers of individuals with Alzheimer's disease and to improve their resilience and self‐efficacy.Reporting Method: The results were reported in accordance with STROBE guidelines.

Introduction & objective: The Mini-Addenbrooke’s Cognitive Examination (M-ACE) is an easy-to-administer and quick screening test that assesses four basic cognitive areas, namely orientation, verbal fluency, memory, and visuospatial abilities, out of 30 points. The objective of this study is to introduce M-ACE to the Turkish cognitive science literature and evaluate its applicability in Turkish society in comparison with the Mini-Mental State Examination (MMSE). Materials & methods: A total of 90 native Turkish speakers aged 60 and over with at least 12 years of formal education, including 30 patients with mild cognitive impairment (MCI group), 30 patients with Alzheimer’s disease (AD group), and 30 healty control subjects (control group), who applied to the neurology outpatient clinic between November 2020 and November 2021, were included in this prospective study. All participants were underwent MMSE and the Turkish version of M-ACE by experienced neurologists. Results: The optimal M-ACE cut-off values were 24.5 for differentiating MCI from controls (90% sensitivity, 73% specificity), 23.5 for distinguishing AD from controls (97% sensitivity, 90% specificity), and 19.5 for differentiating MCI from AD (70% sensitivity, 80% specificity). Conclusion: Turkish version of the M-ACE is a valid tool for assessing cognitive impairments in the elderly population.

Amaç: Bu çalışmanın amacı işitsel anlaması ileri seviyede hasarlanmış transkortikal sensöriyel afazili (TSA) bir olguya uygulanan işitsel ayırt etme terapisinin kısa dönemde etkililiğini araştırmaktır. Gereç ve Yöntem: Çalışmada temel olarak denek-içi deneysel araştırma modelinden yararlanılmıştır. Terapi programını bir haftada her gün 30 dakikalık uygulanan yoğunlaştırılmış seanslar oluşturmaktadır. Bu terapi programı öncesi ve sonrasında minimal karşıtlıkları bulunan uygulama yapılmış 16 yalın çift (Trained) ve uygulama yapılmamış sekiz yalın çiftin (Untrained) işitsel ayırt edilme seviyeleri sınanmıştır. Yalın çiftlerin artikülasyon odağına göre (onset ve coda) terapi öncesi ve sonrası ayırt edilebilirlikleri de araştırılmıştır. Veri setlerinin güvenirlik analizi için yalın çiftlerin %60’ında değerlendiriciler arası istatistiksel uyum değerlendirilmiştir. Bulgular: Olgunun işitsel ayırt etme terapisi öncesi ve sonrası işitsel ayırt etme becerisinin (Trained) yapılarda (p=0,048) ve artikülasyon odağının başta olduğu (onset) yalın çiftlerde (p=0,025) istatistiksel olarak değişim gösterdiği gözlenmiştir. (Untrained) yalın çiftlerde (p=0,789) ve artikülasyon odağı sonda (coda) olan yalın çift biçimlerinde (p=0,826) işitsel ayırt edilme seviyesi terapi sonrasında değişmemiştir. Değerlendiriciler arası güvenirlik sonuçları veri setlerinin %60’ında iyi uyum seviyelerini göstermektedir (K=0,838 p=0,000). Sonuç: Sonuç olarak işitsel ayırt etme terapisi kısa dönemde TSA’lı olgunun işitsel ayırt etme fonksiyonlarındaki çıktılarını minimal de olsa etkilemiştir. Uzun soluklu, sık seanslar içeren ve daha fazla katılımcının yer aldığı terapi etkililiği çalışmalarına gereksinim duyulmaktadır. Afazi literatüründe terapi uygulamalarına dair yapılacak çalışmalarda bir model olması açısından bu çalışmanın klinisyenlere yardımcı olacağı düşünülmektedir.