The relationship of workplace violence and nurse outcomes: Gender difference study on a propensity score matched sample.

What problem did the study address? Gender differences in workplace violence and its relationship to nurse outcomes. What were the main findings? Male nurses experienced more workplace violence than female nurses, linked directly to less intention to stay. Workplace violence linked to less job satisfaction and intention to stay in nurses was mediated by burnout. Where and on whom will the research have impact? Gender-based prevention of and coping with workplace violence should be included in nursing training.