Abstract

Introduction: The purpose of this study was to assess nurses' readiness for applying nursing process kardex using ADKAR model.

Methods: This descriptive-analytic cross-sectional study was performed among 320 nurses employing in educationalenters of Iran University of Medical Sciences. Sampling was carried out as classification, with appropriate allocation in an accessible method. Nurses' demographic information questionnaire and ADKAR model questionnaire were used to collect data also validity and reliability were measured. The data were analyzed using SPSS software version 16.

Results: Based on obtained results, 95% of the participants were women. Their average age was 31.86 and their work experience was 8.21 years. Mostly had the bachelor's degree and they employed as formal sector. The results show that according to earning score needed for the majority of samples in all components of ADKAR model including knowledge, desire, knowledge, ability and Reinforcement, nurses were ready to apply nursing process kardex as a change.

Discussion: The results also indicated that desire was the only component that has not meaningful relation with any of the demographic variables. The results show that training courses and supporting people during the course of changes can contribute and implement this change.

Keywords: Change Management; Readiness for Change; ADKAR Model; Nursing Process

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