Abstract Introduction Spinocerebellar ataxias (SCAs) are a heterogeneous group of neurodegenerative diseases. Objective To evaluate the living standard of patients with SCA, by applying the Vestibular Disorders Activities of Daily Living Scale (VADL) and Activitiesspecific Balance Confidence Scale (ABC) questionnaires. Methods An uncontrolled clinical trial study was conducted with 28 patients who underwent anamnesis, ENT evaluation, and vestibular assessment and the application of questionnaires VADL and ABC before and after rehabilitation with virtual reality. Results The vestibular exam was altered in 64.3% of the cases. The result between the correlation of the VADL and ABC questionnaires showed significant results in all cases (p < 0.005). The correlation between the ages and disease length with the VADL and ABC questionnaires was significant in the T3 assessment (p = 0.015). The correlation between the disease length and the VADL questionnaire was significant in all cases (p < 0.005). The comparison of the vestibular rehabilitation result (T1 to T2) showed a significant difference for all the applied games, except for the ski slalom. The comparison of the vestibular rehabilitation result (T1 to T3) showed significant difference for all the applied games (p < 0.005) (1st assessment before the start of rehabilitation designated T1, after 10 rehabilitation sessions, considered T2 and, at the end of 20 rehabilitation sessions, called T3). Conclusion We can point out a direct improvement in the living standard, reflected by the reduction of falls, better balance, and march, contributing to a higher self-confidence in patients in daily activities. SCAs (SCAs diseases SCA (VADL (ABC 2 anamnesis evaluation reality 643 64 3 64.3 p 0.005. 0005 0.005 . 0 005 T 0.015. 0015 0.015 015 0.015) T1 (T slalom 1st st 1 sessions T3. falls balance march selfconfidence self confidence activities 6 64. 000 0.00 00 001 0.01 01 0.0 0.

Abstract This article aims to analyze the prevalence of reporting and notification of violence in children and adolescents in the work of clinical health professionals. The search was performed in six electronic databases and the gray literature for studies published until June 1, 2022. Estimates of interest were calculated using random effects meta-analyses. Two reviewers independently evaluated the potentially eligible studies according to the following criteria: cross-sectional studies carried out with health professionals who provided clinical care for children and adolescents and dealt with violence cases. Two reviewers extracted data on included trial characteristics, methods, and outcomes. Expectations of interest were transformed using random effects meta-analyses. The meta-analysis of the prevalence of reports of violence performed with 42 articles was 41%. The notification meta-analysis occurred with 39 articles and was 30%. About one in two health professionals face situations of violence against children and adolescents in their clinical practice (41%), and approximately one in three health professionals report the cases (30%). 1 2022 metaanalyses. metaanalyses meta analyses. analyses meta-analyses criteria crosssectional cross sectional characteristics methods outcomes metaanalysis analysis 4 41 41% 3 30 30% 41%, , (41%) . (30%) 202 (41% (30% 20 (41 (30 2 (4 (3 (

Resumo O objetivo do artigo é analisar a prevalência de relato e notificação de violência em crianças e adolescentes no trabalho de profissionais clínicos da saúde. A busca foi realizada em seis bases de dados eletrônicas e na literatura cinzenta para estudos publicados até 1º de junho de 2022. As estimativas de interesse foram calculadas usando meta-análises de efeitos aleatórios. Dois revisores avaliaram de maneira independente os estudos potencialmente elegíveis de acordo com os seguintes critérios: estudos transversais com profissionais da saúde que prestavam atendimentos clínicos voltados a crianças e adolescentes e que se depararam com casos de violência. Dois revisores extraíram dados sobre as características dos estudos incluídos, métodos e resultados. As estimativas de interesse foram calculadas usando meta-análises de efeitos aleatórios. A meta-análise de prevalência de relato de violência realizada com 42 artigos foi de 41%. A meta-análise da notificação ocorreu com 39 artigos e foi de 30%. Aproximadamente um a cada dois profissionais da saúde se deparam com situações de violência contra crianças e adolescentes em sua prática clínica (41%) e cerca de um a cada três profissionais da saúde notificam os casos (30%). º 2022 metaanálises meta análises aleatórios critérios incluídos resultados metaanálise análise 4 41 41% 3 30 30% (41% . (30%) 202 (41 (30% 20 (4 (30 2 ( (3

ABSTRACT Purpose To determine the relationship between mastication and malnutrition in community-dwelling older adults. Research strategies To establish the eligibility criteria, the acronym PECOS was used: Population: non-institutionalized older adults; Exposure: older adults with malnutrition; Control: older adults without malnutrition; Outcome: masticatory problems in malnourished older adults; Study types: observational studies. Selection criteria It selected studies assessing malnutrition and mastication difficulties in non-institutionalized adults over 60 years old, of both sexes. Mastication and malnutrition were evaluated with questionnaires on self-reported symptoms and clinical and instrumental assessments. There were no restrictions on language, year of publication, or ethnicity. Data analysis The included studies were evaluated for methodological quality with the Joanna Briggs Institute tool for cross-sectional studies. For the cross-sectional studies included, the odds ratio (OR) was calculated with 95% confidence intervals. Results After searching the databases, 692 references were retrieved, with three studies selected for quantitative and qualitative analysis. The values obtained in the meta-analysis for association show that malnutrition and mastication difficulties were 2.21 times as likely to occur (OR = 2.21; 95%CI = 0.93 – 5.26; I2 = 94%) as individuals without malnutrition (p < 0.001). The assessment of the risk of bias presented a high-risk, a moderate-risk, and a low-risk study. The certainty of evidence was rated very low with the GRADE tool. Conclusion Individuals at risk of malnutrition are 2.21 times as likely to have mastication difficulties. communitydwelling community dwelling used Population noninstitutionalized non institutionalized Exposure Control Outcome types 6 old sexes selfreported self reported assessments language publication ethnicity crosssectional cross sectional OR 95 intervals databases 69 retrieved metaanalysis meta 221 2 21 2.2 95CI CI 093 0 93 0.9 5.26 526 5 26 I 94% 94 p 0.001. 0001 0.001 . 001 0.001) highrisk, highrisk high risk, high-risk moderaterisk, moderaterisk moderate moderate-risk lowrisk study 9 22 2. 09 0. 5.2 52 000 0.00 00 5. 0.0

ABSTRACT Purpose to analyze the knowledge, behaviors, and attitudes of students on noise. Methods We used an observational method study, in 32 Schools from Itajaí/Brazil, with a convenience sample, comprising 1,835 students, 45.7% females and 54.3% males, mean age of 11.53 ± 0.8 years, was conducted. The Portuguese version of Dangerous Decibels® questionnaire was applied. For the data analysis, descriptive and inferential statistics were used, significance level of 5%. Results A large part of the sample part of the sample had harmful hearing habits; 62.6% reported knowledge on the subject, but only 25.4% answered the questions on the theme correctly; 58.9% reported that they did not know how to protect hearing if necessary. Regarding sex and age: males have more hazardous hearing habits (p < 0.001) and tinnitus complaint (p<0.001) and females have more knowledge (p < 0.001) and the intent to wear hearing protection (p<0.001), greater intention to wear hearing protection among younger students (10 and 11 years old) (p < 0.001), and the older ones (12 to 16 years old) get more exposed to noise (p < 0.001), and there are more tinnitus complaints (p < 0.05) among them. Conclusion A large part of the students in the study has hazardous noisy habits and scarce knowledge on the theme, with males and older subjects showing the worst attitudes and behaviors in face of the potential hearing risk caused by exposure to high noise levels. 3 ItajaíBrazil Itajaí Brazil Itajaí/Brazil 1835 1 835 1,83 457 45 7 45.7 543 54 54.3 1153 53 11.5 08 0 8 0. conducted Decibels applied analysis 5 5% 626 62 6 62.6 subject 254 25 4 25.4 correctly 589 58 9 58.9 necessary p 0.001 0001 001 p<0.001 p0001 (p<0.001 p<0.001, , 10 (1 old 0.001, 12 0.05 005 05 them levels 183 83 1,8 45. 54. 115 11. 62. 2 25. 58. 0.00 000 00 p<0.00 p000 (p<0.00 ( 0.0 18 1, p<0.0 p00 (p<0.0 p<0. p0 (p<0. p<0 (p<0 p< (p<

Abstract Purpose To review studies that have intervention in reading with impacts on phonological awareness in children with autism spectrum disorder. Research strategies Searches took place until February 2021 in Cochrane, Embase, ERIC (Education Resources Information Center), LILACS (Latin American and Caribbean Health Sciences Literature), PubMed/Medline, Scopus, Web of Science and gray literature databases. Selection criteria The review included experimental studies with preschoolers and schoolchildren with ASD. Two independent reviewers selected the studies and, in case of disagreement, a third reviewer was consulted. Data analysis Joanna Briggs Institute checklists were used for risk of bias. A random effects meta-analysis was performed and the certainty of the evidence was assessed using the GRADE tool. Results Eight studies with some impact on phonological awareness were reviewed. The risk of bias was low and moderate. The certainty of the evidence was low for randomized trials and very low for non-randomised trials. Comparison of pre- and post-therapy on the Preschool Literacy Test (TOPEL) showed that children with ASD improved phonological awareness, with a mean difference between baseline and post-therapy of 6.21 (95% CI = 3.75-8.67; I2 = 0%). Conclusion Shared reading and software activities with words and phrases can alter phonological awareness. These results support further research with larger samples and a detailed description of the intervention to observe its effectiveness in phonological awareness. disorder 202 Cochrane Embase Education Center, Center , Center) Latin Literature, Literature Literature) PubMedMedline PubMed Medline PubMed/Medline Scopus databases disagreement consulted metaanalysis meta tool reviewed moderate nonrandomised non randomised pre posttherapy post therapy TOPEL (TOPEL 621 6 21 6.2 95% 95 (95 3.758.67 375867 3.75 8.67 3 75 8 67 3.75-8.67 I 0%. 0 0% . 0%) 20 62 2 6. 9 (9 758 3.758.6 37586 375 3.7 867 8.6 7 3.75-8.6 ( 3.758. 3758 37 3. 86 8. 3.75-8. 3.758 3.75-8 3.75-

Resumo O objetivo do artigo é analisar a prevalência de relato e notificação de violência em crianças e adolescentes no trabalho de profissionais clínicos da saúde. A busca foi realizada em seis bases de dados eletrônicas e na literatura cinzenta para estudos publicados até 1º de junho de 2022. As estimativas de interesse foram calculadas usando meta-análises de efeitos aleatórios. Dois revisores avaliaram de maneira independente os estudos potencialmente elegíveis de acordo com os seguintes critérios: estudos transversais com profissionais da saúde que prestavam atendimentos clínicos voltados a crianças e adolescentes e que se depararam com casos de violência. Dois revisores extraíram dados sobre as características dos estudos incluídos, métodos e resultados. As estimativas de interesse foram calculadas usando meta-análises de efeitos aleatórios. A meta-análise de prevalência de relato de violência realizada com 42 artigos foi de 41%. A meta-análise da notificação ocorreu com 39 artigos e foi de 30%. Aproximadamente um a cada dois profissionais da saúde se deparam com situações de violência contra crianças e adolescentes em sua prática clínica (41%) e cerca de um a cada três profissionais da saúde notificam os casos (30%).

Abstract This article aims to analyze the prevalence of reporting and notification of violence in children and adolescents in the work of clinical health professionals. The search was performed in six electronic databases and the gray literature for studies published until June 1, 2022. Estimates of interest were calculated using random effects meta-analyses. Two reviewers independently evaluated the potentially eligible studies according to the following criteria: cross-sectional studies carried out with health professionals who provided clinical care for children and adolescents and dealt with violence cases. Two reviewers extracted data on included trial characteristics, methods, and outcomes. Expectations of interest were transformed using random effects meta-analyses. The meta-analysis of the prevalence of reports of violence performed with 42 articles was 41%. The notification meta-analysis occurred with 39 articles and was 30%. About one in two health professionals face situations of violence against children and adolescents in their clinical practice (41%), and approximately one in three health professionals report the cases (30%).

RESUMO Objetivo analisar as dificuldades e facilidades relatadas por fonoaudiólogos em casos de violência intrafamiliar contra crianças e/ou adolescentes. Métodos pesquisa transversal, realizada por meio da aplicação de questionários com fonoaudiólogos do Paraná e Santa Catarina. Foram incluídos profissionais que prestavam atendimentos clínicos voltados a crianças e adolescentes, sendo excluídos fonoaudiólogos que atendiam apenas adultos e idosos. Os dados foram explorados por meio da metodologia de Análise do Conteúdo. Resultados foram incluídos 75 fonoaudiólogos, sendo 70,7% do Paraná e 29,3% de Santa Catarina. Dos participantes, 52% atenderam crianças e/ou, adolescentes com casos suspeitos ou confirmados de violência. Na análise de conteúdo, os resultados foram alocados em um único eixo, subdividido em três subeixos temáticos: 1.1 profissionais que não relataram dificuldades ou facilidades, subeixo 1.2 as facilidades e subeixo 1.3 as dificuldades. Conclusão as facilidades do fonoaudiólogo no atendimento às vítimas de violência intrafamiliar infantil e juvenil estão relacionadas ao bom vínculo terapêutico com paciente e/ou familiares, ao adequado trabalho multidisciplinar/interdisciplinar e em rede. Já as dificuldades no atendimento fonoaudiológico voltado a crianças e adolescentes vítimas de violência são relativas ao diálogo com a família, aos órgãos de apoio, à frequência do paciente, à elaboração de estratégias terapêuticas e à falta de preparo profissional e psicológico do fonoaudiólogo. eou transversal Catarina idosos Conteúdo 7 707 70 70,7 293 29 3 29,3 participantes 52 conteúdo eixo temáticos 11 1 1. 12 2 13 familiares multidisciplinarinterdisciplinar multidisciplinar interdisciplinar rede família apoio 70, 29, 5

ABSTRACT Purpose to analyze the difficulties and facilities reported by Speech and Language Pathology and Audiology in cases of domestic violence against children and/or adolescents. Methods cross-sectional research, carried out through the application of questionnaires with speech therapists from Paraná and Santa Catarina. Professionals from the clinical field who assisted children and adolescents were included, and speech therapists who only assisted adults and the elderly were excluded. The data were explored through the Content Analysis methodology. Results 75 Speech and Language Pathology and Audiology were included, 70.7% from Paraná and 29.3% from Santa Catarina. Of the participants, 52% assisted children and/or adolescents with suspected or confirmed cases of violence. In the content analysis, the results were allocated on a single axis subdivided into three thematic sub-axes: 1.1 professionals who did not report difficulties or facilities, sub-axis 1.2 the facilities and sub-axis 1.3 the difficulties. Conclusion The facilities of the Speech and Language Pathology and Audiology in caring for victims of child and youth intrafamily violence are related to a good therapeutic bond between the patient and/or family members and adequate multidisciplinary/interdisciplinary and network work. The difficulties in Speech and Language Pathology and Audiology care for children and adolescents victims of violence are related to the dialogue with the family, the support bodies, the frequency of the patient, the elaboration of therapeutic strategies, and the lack of professional and psychological preparation of the speech therapist. andor crosssectional cross sectional research Catarina included excluded methodology 7 707 70 70.7 293 29 3 29.3 participants 52 analysis subaxes sub axes sub-axes 11 1 1. subaxis 12 2 13 multidisciplinaryinterdisciplinary multidisciplinary interdisciplinary work bodies strategies therapist 70. 29. 5

RESUMO Objetivo Descrever o desenvolvimento e a validação de um teste de percepção musical, denominado BATUTA, destinado a avaliar a percepção musical de pessoas com deficiência auditiva, usuárias de aparelhos de amplificação sonora individual (AASI). O BATUTA é um teste computadorizado composto por 35 subtestes divididos nos módulos ritmo, pitch e timbre para os quais os participantes devem responder se as amostras sonoras e/ou os trechos musicais apresentados, aos pares, são iguais ou diferentes. Método O processo de construção do BATUTA foi composto por quatro etapas: desenvolvimento do teste, submissão da versão inicial ao comitê de especialistas para validação de conteúdo; aplicação do piloto em 51 participantes com audição normal e reteste para validação da confiabilidade, fundamentadas em reconhecidas recomendações para elaboração e validação de instrumentos de avaliação. Diretrizes relacionadas à natureza das amostras sonoras utilizadas, aos atributos musicais avaliados, ao ambiente de testagem e ao tipo de resposta indicada para a finalidade do BATUTA foram amplamente investigadas, com o propósito de lhe conferir fidedignidade. Resultados Os índices de Validação de Conteúdo (IVC) e de concordância entre os especialistas, quando analisados juntamente com as recomendações do comitê, resultaram em correções e em novas gravações dos áudios para garantir o cumprimento do teste. Os escores da aplicação do teste piloto indicaram boa consistência interna e o reteste confirmou a confiabilidade do BATUTA. Conclusão Os resultados demonstraram a viabilidade do BATUTA para avaliar a percepção musical de pessoas com deficiência auditiva usuárias de AASI. AASI . (AASI) 3 ritmo eou apresentados pares diferentes etapas conteúdo 5 avaliação utilizadas avaliados investigadas fidedignidade IVC (IVC (AASI

ABSTRACT Purpose To describe the development and validation of a test, called BATUTA, that assesses the musical perception of people with hearing impairment that are hearing aid (HA) users. BATUTA is a computerized test with 35 subtests, divided into the rhythm, pitch, and timbre modules, and the participants must answer whether the sound samples and/or parts of the songs, presented in pairs, are the same or not. Methods The BATUTA creation process consisted of four stages: test development, submission to the expert committee for content validation; pilot application with 51 normal hearing participants and retest to validate reliability. The process was based on several recommendations for the development and validation of musical assessment instruments. A deep investigation of the guidelines related to sound samples used, musical attributes evaluated, testing environment and the most appropriate response method was undertaken to ensure dependability. Results The Content Validity Index (CVI) and expert agreement rates, when analyzed with the committee's recommendations, resulted in corrections and new audio recordings to ensure compliance to the test. The pilot test scores indicated internal consistency and the retest confirmed the reliability of BATUTA. Conclusion The results demonstrated the viability of BATUTA to assess the musical perception of people with hearing impairment that are HA users. (HA users 3 subtests rhythm pitch modules andor songs pairs not stages 5 instruments used evaluated dependability CVI (CVI rates committees s

RESUMO Objetivo Compreender os sentidos que o vínculo terapêutico assume para fonoaudiólogos clínicos. Método A pesquisa foi aprovada por Comitê de ética, sendo de caráter transversal, de abordagem quanti-qualitativa, pautada na Análise do Conteúdo. A pesquisa contou com a participação de 96 profissionais fonoaudiólogos clínicos, inscritos no Conselho de Fonoaudiologia da 3ª região (CRFa 3), o qual abrange os Estados do Paraná e de Santa Catarina. Resultados Dos 96 fonoaudiólogos incluídos, parte significativa dos participantes definiram o vínculo terapêutico como sendo relação/interação. Referente ao papel do vínculo para o trabalho clínico fonoaudiológico, a maioria dos profissionais o descreveu como base fundamental e outra parte deles afirmou que tal vínculo é necessário para a evolução/desenvolvimento do paciente. Conclusão É possível compreender que, de acordo com os participantes, a relação terapêutica é essencial para a sustentação e manutenção do trabalho clínico fonoaudiológico, impactando na ressignificação da queixa e na minimização do sofrimento dos usuários. clínicos ética transversal quantiqualitativa, quantiqualitativa quanti qualitativa, qualitativa quanti-qualitativa Conteúdo 9 ª CRFa 3, 3 , 3) Catarina incluídos relaçãointeração interação relação/interação fonoaudiológico evoluçãodesenvolvimento evolução desenvolvimento paciente usuários

ABSTRACT Purpose To understand the meanings that the therapeutic bond assumes for clinical speech therapists. Methods The research was approved by the Ethics Committee, being of a transversal character, with a quantitative-qualitative approach in the Content Analysis. The research with the participation of 96 clinical speech therapists, registered in the Speech Therapy Council of the 3rd region (CRFa 3), which covers the States of Paraná and Santa Catarina. Results Of the 96 speech therapists included, a significant part of the participants defined the therapeutic bond as a relationship/interaction. Regarding the role of the bond for the speech therapy clinical work, most professionals declared theirs as a fundamental basis and another part of the bond is necessary for the evolution/development of the patient. Conclusion It is possible to understand that, according to the therapeutic patients, it is essential to sustain, maintain the clinical work for users, impacting the resignification of the complaint and the minimization of the users' suffering. Committee character quantitativequalitative quantitative qualitative Analysis 9 rd CRFa 3, 3 , 3) Catarina included relationshipinteraction relationship interaction relationship/interaction evolutiondevelopment evolution development patient patients sustain users suffering

RESUMO Objetivo Analisar o efeito do modelo de Cuidado Centrado no Paciente na satisfação de profissionais de saúde enfermeiros, fonoaudiólogos ou odontólogos, que atendem adultos hospitalizados. Método Revisão Sistemática realizada de outubro/2020 a março/2021, nas bases PubMed/Medline, CINAHL, EMBASE, SCOPUS, Web of Science e LILACS. Incluídos estudos observacionais e intervencionais, relacionando o efeito do Cuidado Centrado no Paciente na satisfação dos profissionais. As ferramentas Cochrane Collaboration Tool e Meta-Analysis of Statistics Assessment and Review Instrument avaliaram a qualidade metodológica dos estudos. Resultados O efeito do cuidado centrado no paciente na satisfação profissional não foi identificado em fonoaudiólogos ou odontólogos. Nove artigos selecionados o relacionam aos enfermeiros. Os preditores de satisfação apontaram para fatores relacionados às relações interpessoais, cuidados para o paciente e organização no trabalho. Conclusão O modelo do Cuidado Centrado no Paciente pode constituir estratégia facilitadora para a satisfação no trabalho do enfermeiro. Contudo a atual literatura científica ainda necessita de mais estudos para fortalecer a evidência existente.

ABSTRACT Objective To analyze the effect of the Patient-Centered Care model on the satisfaction of health professionals, nurses, speech therapists or dentists, who care for hospitalized adults. Method Systematic Review conducted from October/2020 to March/2021 at PubMed/Medline, CINAHL, EMBASE, SCOPUS, Web of Science and LILACS databases. Observational and interventional studies were included, relating the effect of Patient-Centered Care on the satisfaction of professionals. The Cochrane Collaboration Tool and Meta-Analysis of Statistics Assessment and Review Instrument tools assessed the methodological quality of the studies. Results The effect of patient-centered care on job satisfaction was not identified in speech therapists or dentists. Nine selected articles relate it to nurses. Predictors of satisfaction pointed to factors related to interpersonal relationships, patient care and work organization. Conclusion The Patient-Centered Care model can be a facilitating strategy for nurses’ job satisfaction. However, the current scientific literature still needs further studies to strengthen existing evidence.

RESUMEN Objetivo Analizar el efecto del modelo de Atención Centrada en el Paciente sobre la satisfacción de los profesionales de la salud enfermeras, audiólogos o dentistas, que atienden a adultos hospitalizados. Método Revisión sistemática realizada de octubre/2020 a marzo/2021, en las bases de datos PubMed/Medline, CINAHL, EMBASE, SCOPUS, Web of Science y LILACS. Se incluyeron estudios observacionales e intervencionistas, relacionando el efecto de la Atención Centrada en el Paciente sobre la satisfacción profesional. La Herramienta de colaboración Cochrane y el Instrumento de Revisión y Metanálisis de Estadísticas evaluaron la calidad metodológica de los estudios. Resultados El efecto de la atención centrada en el paciente sobre la satisfacción profesional no se identificó en audiólogos ni en dentistas. Nueve artículos seleccionados lo relacionan con las enfermeras. Los predictores de satisfacción apuntaron a factores relacionados con las relaciones interpersonales, la atención al paciente y la organización del trabajo. Conclusión El modelo de Atención Centrada en el Paciente puede ser una estrategia facilitadora para la satisfacción de las enfermeras en el trabajo. Sin embargo, la literatura científica actual aún necesita más estudios para fortalecer la evidencia existente.

Foram avaliadas a composição tecidual da carcaça e as características qualitativas da carne de 30 tourinhos mestiços (18,9 meses e 346,8kg iniciais) alimentados com dietas formuladas com diferentes proporções de farelo de mesocarpo de babaçu (Orbygnia sp.) em substituição ao milho: 0; 25; 50; 75 e 100% de substituição. Os animais foram abatidos com peso médio de 476,7kg. A porcentagem de músculo na carcaça aumentou de forma linear: 0,022% para cada ponto percentual de inclusão de farelo de mesocarpo de babaçu (FMB). Por sua vez, os percentuais de gordura e osso da carcaça variaram de forma quadrática, sendo a maior proporção de gordura observada quando a substituição de milho por FMB na dieta foi de 25% e a menor proporção de osso obtida com 50% de substituição. A relação porção comestível:osso foi maior com 42,5% de substituição do milho por FMB. À medida que se elevou a proporção de FMB nas dietas, houve decréscimo na espessura do coxão, escore muscular e compacidade da carcaça. A força de cisalhamento da carne teve acréscimos de 44kgf para cada ponto percentual de substituição do milho por FMB. Quanto à composição química da carne, verificou-se aumento no teor de matéria mineral. O uso de FMB em dietas de terminação de bovinos reduziu a maciez da carne, não alterando as demais características qualitativas.

We evaluated the carcass composition and meat qualitative characteristics, of 30 young crossbred bulls (18.9 months and 346.8kg) fed with diets with different proportion of babassu mesocarp bran (BMB) (Orbygnia sp.); replacing corn: 0, 25, 50, 70 and 100% substitution. The percentage of muscle in the carcass increased linearly, 0.022% for each percentage point of including BMB and the percentages of fat and bone had a quadratic response in which adipose tissue has increased until the replacement of 25% and bone tissue decreased to 50% substitution. The ratio of edible portion: bone increased up to 42.5%. As the levels of BMB increased, a decrease in cushion thickness, muscle score and carcass compactness occurred. The shear force of meat was increased by 44kgf for each percentage point of corn replacement. For the physical-chemical composition we observed an increase in the meat mineral matter. The use of BMB in finishing diets for beef cattle reduced the tenderness of the meat, not altering the other qualitative characteristics.