CHANGE THEORIES IN NURSING

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CHANGE THEORIES IN NURSING

The nursing career has greatly changed over time from dependence on the medical direction to involving independent practice. The nursing theories have also been advanced by a large number of leaders in the nursing profession. One of the change theories is Lewin’s 3 stage change model. It involves moving, freezing, and refreezing. Unfreezing describes a time when change is required, moving is when change happens, while refreezing is when equilibrium is required, and the results are satisfactory. The cycle keeps repeating itself. Another theory is the Tippets seven phase theory. It begins with phase one, where diagnosis takes place, evaluating motivation and ability for change, observing change agents’ motivation and property, selecting the necessary role of the change agent, upholding difference, and disrupting the helping connection. A deep understanding of the processes of organizational change and organization is pertinent for the development and realization of health promotion initiatives.

CHANGE THEORIES IN NURSING

Consequently, Kurt Lewin’s change theory is very significant to the development of understanding of the need for organizational change and its impact on ensuring continuous improvement of health promotion initiatives. Lewin’s theory has three main concepts that include driving forces, restraining forces, and equilibrium[CITATION But18 \l 1033 ]. The driving forces and restraining forces are opposing forces. The driving forces facilitate the organizational change while the restraining forces counter the driving forces by hindering the organizational change. Equilibrium is the state in which the restraining forces equal the driving forces. There are three stages of Lewin’s Change theory that include unfreezing, moving, and refreezing.

CHANGE THEORIES IN NURSING

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