Preparing for Change
What steps might be utilized to move a practice issue from development and design through implementation to the realization of positive outcomes?
How does theory provide a framework? What barriers might you encounter?
To prepare:
- Review the theories and frameworks (i.e., change, organizational, behavioral) presented in Chapter 3 of the course text, Translation of Evidence Into Nursing and Health Care Practice, and conduct additional research of your own.
- What insights do these theories provide regarding how to take your practice issue from development and design through implementation to the realization of positive outcomes?
- Think about your practicum setting and evaluate the readiness for change in this environment. Identify barriers and facilitators for change.
- Consider strategies to address the barriers, and assess why they might be effective based on theory.
Post a cohesive scholarly response that addresses the following:
- Assess the readiness for change in your practicum environment. Discuss those factors (barriers and facilitators) that need to be considered.
- Identify a theory or framework that will guide your change efforts.
- Discuss strategies to address barriers, and provide one or more insights regarding why you think they might be effective based on theory.