Facilitators and Barriers to Doctor of Nursing Practice Nurse Practitioner Program Implementation: A Mixed Methods Study

Key Points

• Successful implementation of doctor of nursing practice programs relies on understanding key facilitators and barriers faced.
• The study identifies cultural and institutional factors significantly affecting program implementation among nurse practitioners.
• Assessment utilizing mixed methods approach provides comprehensive insights into the challenges of program adoption.
• Findings may inform future strategies to enhance the effectiveness of nurse practitioner initiatives in healthcare.