Application of Theory in Practice: The Role of Attribution Theory in Healthcare Quality within Correctional Facilities

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Application of Theory in Practice: The Role of Attribution Theory in Healthcare Qualitywithin Correctional FacilitiesDiscuss how theories are applied in professional practice, particularly in health care settings, toaddress real-worldproblems. Using the attribution theory as an example, explain its role inunderstanding and improving the quality of care in correctional facilities. In your response,outline how theories inform practice, highlight challenges in applying theory to practice, andexplore the application of the attribution theory in your research on privatization in healthcare inprisons.Word Count Requirement:1500-2000 words.

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Practical ApplicationPart 1Theory is described as a systematic process of organizing knowledge. The organizedknowledge should be applicable in providing solutions to problems in real world or in practice(Gilbert, 2010). Various professional disciplines or fields employ different theories in solvingproblems that are unique to the field of practice. A theory is also described as a guideline uponwhich a problem is formulated or understood. It therefore indicates the most effective approachesor methods that can be used to overcome a problem (Aertsen, Jaspaert & Van Gorp, 2013). Theoutcomes of a solution are effectively measured through the use of relevant theoreticalperspectives or frameworks. When a theory is used to determine or identify a problem and tomeasure the solution or methods of solving the problem, then it is said that theory has beenapplied in practice (Yardley, Teunissen, & Dornan, 2012).In the process of conducting research, theories are used to formulate the structure of theresearch process. This is unlike practitioners who employ theories to respond to a situation inpractical settings or work environment and devise appropriate course of action in the addressingof the problem (Mizik, 2010). For instance, in health care practice, theoretical perspectives onthe quality of health care are used by practitioners in order to determine the methods, proceduresand approaches through which they can be able to achieve the highest outcomes of quality in thecare of patients (Aertsen, Jaspaert & Van Gorp, 2013). A theory is credible and reliable when itcan be used to address a problem in real life situations. For instance, theories in developmentalpsychology are used by psychologists and health care providers to determine the needs ofpatients and their challenges in order to formulate and implement patient centered health careapproaches, which are aligned with the unique psychological and social needs of patients.

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On one hand, researchers examine theories and use them to inform their researchfindings. On the other hand, practitioners use theory to inform their practice or work activities(Yardley, Teunissen, & Dornan, 2012). In question 1, the uses of theories are discussed includingtheir role in explaining and predicting phenomena. In addition, researchers use theory for thepurposes of validation of evidence and discovery of more evidence. However, practitioners, suchas health care providers apply theory to explain behavior and use it to formulate the mosteffective approach of managing disordered behavior (Aertsen, Jaspaert & Van Gorp, 2013).Theories can also be used in practice to discover and apply new approaches of solving problems(Mizik, 2010). For instance, theory can be applied in determining how to manage workers inorder to motivate them and enhance the quality of services.Realism and instrumentalism are two main views of theory, as discussed in question 1. Itis on the basis of these two views of theory that practitioners are able to discover and apply newstrategies that enhances the efficiency of solving problems or addressing issues in the real world(Yardley, Teunissen, & Dornan, 2012). Through instrumentalism and realism, practitionersdevise innovative and creative solutions to problems within the society. This means that theoryonly acts as a tool or instrument through which the creative or innovative solutions areimplemented (Aertsen, Jaspaert & Van Gorp, 2013). In practical settings, such as therapy orhealth care, education and training, testing, assessment and business practice, theories are appliedto solve problems in the most appropriate manner (Mizik, 2010).Theory is effectively applied when the requirements of an institution, agency ororganizations are understood and implemented in the application of the theory. For instance, theuse of theory in the health care business must be congruent with the needs of stakeholders or theparties involved, such as cost containment and improvement of the quality of care (Gilbert,

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