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Workplace violence is prevalent in nursing, negatively impacting nurses' health, job satisfaction, and patient care quality. This study highlights the urgent need for effective interventions to protect healthcare professionals.

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Area of Science:

Nursing
Occupational Health
Public Health

Background:

Workplace violence is a significant global issue, with healthcare settings experiencing high and rising incidence.
Nurses are particularly vulnerable to workplace violence, affecting their well-being and professional practice.

Purpose of the Study:

To determine the prevalence of workplace violence in the nursing profession.
To examine the impact of workplace violence on nurses' work life and health.
To discuss potential interventions and future research directions.

Main Methods:

A national Canadian survey was conducted.
Data on workplace violence prevalence and its effects were collected from nurses.

Main Results:

Workplace violence significantly increases nurses' absenteeism and job dissatisfaction.
Exposure to workplace violence is linked to poor physical and mental health outcomes for nurses.
Workplace violence negatively affects the quality of nursing care provided.

Conclusions:

Addressing workplace violence is critical to improving nurses' health and job satisfaction.
Interventions are needed to mitigate the impact of violence in healthcare settings.
Further research is essential to develop effective strategies against workplace violence.