The aim of this study was to assess the impact of workplace violence on job satisfaction
among nursing staff. A descriptive comparative design was utilized in this study. Samples of
convenience of 600 psychiatric nurses were selected from the inpatient departments and
outpatient clinic of EL-Abbassia Mental Health Hospital in Cairo. Socio-demographic / I- data
sheet and causes of violence and types of aggression and violence scale, workplace re-currency of
violence, job satisfaction scale and productivity were used to achieve the purpose of this study. A
semi-structured interview was used to collect the data the studied sample. Findings of this study
indicate that, psychological, sociocultural, environmental and interactional factors are the most
frequent causes for violence and violence among psychiatric patients. The study has also outlined
some individuals' psychological, sociocultural, environmental and interactional factors that may
reflect the incidence of violence. All of these factors interact with job satisfaction and
productivity a plan of action to reduce and prevent violence. There were highly statistically
significant correlation between violence, job satisfaction and productivity among nurses. To
conclude it is important also, encouraging staff nursing importance of incidence reports.
Periodical in-service training programs should be designed and prevention for nursing staff in
prediction and management of violent behaviors in psychiatric settings.