articleImplementation ScienceJan 10, 2014GOLD OA

Organizational readiness for implementing change: a psychometric assessment of a new measure

CMChristopher M. SheaSJSara JacobsDEDenise EssermanKBKerry BruceBJBryan J. Weiner

University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill · Pact · +2 more institutions

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Abstract

Organizational readiness for change in healthcare settings is an important factor in successful implementation of new policies, programs, and practices. However, research on the topic is hindered by the absence of a brief, reliable, and valid measure. Until such a measure is developed, we cannot advance scientific knowledge about readiness or provide evidence-based guidance to organizational leaders about how to increase readiness. This article presents results of a psychometric assessment of a new measure called Organizational Readiness for Implementing Change (ORIC), which we developed based on Weiner’s theory of organizational readiness for change. We conducted four studies to assess the psychometric…

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  • Confirmatory factor analysis
  • Exploratory factor analysis
  • Reliability (semiconductor)
  • Measure (data warehouse)
  • Structural equation modeling
  • Psychology
  • Applied psychology
  • Content validity
UN Sustainable Development Goals
  • Reduced inequalities
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