COMPARATIVE CRITICAL ANALYSIS

Comparative Critical Analysis

Comparative Critical Analysis

Abstract

This paper takes into account two studies. The first is “Men's experience of Physical exam and cancer screening test: a qualitative study” and the second is “Relaxation Techniques for Reducing Pain and Anxiety during Screening Mammography”. Both the researches involve a unique topic and hypothesis. The existing studies on men' healthcare and cancer screening is scarce; likewise, women are not open to discuss their breast screening issues commonly. Therefore, both the studies used qualitative techniques in determining the respondent's preferences and perception. This paper comprises a comparative critical analysis of the findings and methodology of these studies.

Keywords: Cancer Screening, Physical Examination, Breast Cancer Screening

Introduction

Both studies were based on controversial topics. Therefore, the information about individual responses were kept confidential. To achieve the objectivity of the study and avoid the researcher bias in experimental design, data interpretation and analysis, a collaborative team was established that kept on sharing the ongoing study progress. Integrity was another challenge that the research met as a result of employing the trained researchers. The trained analysts ensure the consistency of the result, beside, the analysis software avoided any risk of empirical error. The openness, data sharing, ideas, and resources is also visible from the study details. Discrimination might have posed a serious drawback to the study findings, but the convenience sampling avoided this risk (Dube, 2005, p.628). The respondents in both the studies participated irrespective of their ethnicity or education, however, in the relaxation study, the participant who did not speak English were left out because they did not meet the study specifications (Aimee 2004, p. 445).

Methods and Results

In order to gauge the experience of men about their cancer clinical checks and references, four focus groups based on convenience sampling were selected. The groups were sampled into the older and adolescent target groups. The older sample was beneficial in identifying their past medical experience, and how open they have been in their communication of the substantial issues. This age group between 40 to 75 years was selected from the medical, primary care unit at Rhode Island Hospital and the Veteran's Affair clinic in white river junction. The next sample of aged 18 to 35 was selected to identify their current use of the medical technologies and consultations (Aimee 2004, p. 445). This sample helped in identifying that the youth's health care needs are not fulfilled. A purposive judgmental strategy was applied on this sample, which was the appropriate sampling strategy in order to get the required results. This purposive sampling strategy was effective in gathering data on the emotive side like the sexual health problems. The participants were willing to give their opinions. The most significant benefits of this strategy are that the project staff can identify what works well and what not in relation to a particular question (Wendy 2010, p.435).

The emotional responses about communication and choice of the physician are most closely monitored through open discussion. The effect of convenience sampling has remained profound ...