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The contents of the questionnaire proved valid and reliable, with a high enough degree of internal consistency (Cronbach Alpha minimum 0.82).<\/jats:p><\/jats:sec><jats:sec id=\"j_sjph-2016-0027_s_335_w2aab3b8c11b1b7b1aab1c15b3Aa\"><jats:title>Results<\/jats:title><jats:p>The nursing staffs working in nursing homes for senior citizens are at high risk of violence. In the last year, the employees were most often faced with verbal violence (71.7%), physical violence (63.8%) and sexual violence (35.5%). 35.5% of employees suffered injuries at their working place. During aggressive outbursts of nursing home residents, employees particularly experience vulnerability, fear and insecurity.<\/jats:p><\/jats:sec><jats:sec id=\"j_sjph-2016-0027_s_336_w2aab3b8c11b1b7b1aab1c15b4Aa\"><jats:title>Conclusion<\/jats:title><jats:p>There is a need for a comprehensive approach to tackle workplace violence. Some psychiatric health care facilities have already introduced certain measures in this field, and reduction of workplace violence proves that it is possible to reduce aggressive outbursts of patients. 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