Burnout is a major issue among healthcare professionals even before the Covid-19 pandemic. Healthcare professionals know this is a problem but what interventions are being studied to help. I give a snapshot of some studies out there right now that are showing promising results for preventing and healing burnout. 

 

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Burnout Self-Assessment

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