title: Resistance to change causes and solutions.
abstract: CHANGE IN healthcare occurs at a rapid pace and all nurses, whatever their grade, must be knowledgeable and skilled in the change process ( White 1998 ). Reasons for change include restructuring in the workplace, advances in technology, a greater need for efficiency and the growth of new services ( White 1998 ).
authors.affiliation: School of Nursing and Midwifery Studies, The University of Dublin, Trinity College, Dublin.
authors.forename: Elizabeth
authors.initials: E
authors.lastname: Curtis
authors.affiliation: Department of Community Health and General Practice, Trinity College, Dublin.
authors.forename: Patricia
authors.initials: P
authors.lastname: White