Doctor of Nursing Practice National Study, Part I: Instrument Development

Key Points

• The aim is to develop a reliable and valid tool to measure leadership outcomes in nursing practice.
• Developed the DNPLPA Tool based on recommendations by the American Association of Colleges of Nursing.
• Conducted factor analysis to refine the instrument's wording and structure.
• Examined the tool's reliability and validity for leadership outcome data collection.
• The DNPLPA Tool shows strong reliability and validity for leadership outcome measurement.
• Factor analysis suggests a need for specific revisions in wording within one outcome section.

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