Factors Associated With Nurses’ Readiness for Change

Abstract

Of great importance is that, organizational change theory would suggest that the role of individuals in these organizations is a key to successful organizational change, and critical to changes in individual behavior to support organizational change is the readiness of the individual for change. In this respect, nurses are considered the largest deliverer of healthcare; they are considered a pivotal in hospital efforts for success of this change and improve quality of patient care. So the importance of nurses' readiness for change has been recognized as a critical factor in the success of healthcare organizations' efforts.