Resistance to change

This article discusses the phenomenon of resistance to change and looks specifically at the barriers to the widespread use of TIVA.

Change around us is continuous and in modern medicine the pace of advancement is rapid
It is human nature to reject change
To embrace change, it is necessary to leave our comfort zone
- Acquire knowledge and skillset
- Maintain experience and competency in TIVA
Individuals have different responses to change
- Support
- Indifferent
- Passive
- Participate
Various methods can be implemented to facilitate change to cater for this diversity

Changes in healthcare practice are welcomed if they
- Improve quality
- Enhance safety or patient outcomes
- Economical benefit: cost-saving or cost-neutral
TIVA is worthwhile and relevant
We must grasp the opportunity to
- Improve the quality of care to our patients
- Adopt a more environmentally friendly style of anaesthesia