As the COVID-19 pandemic continues, so does the levels of stress, burden, and burnout of health care workers. Researchers at the Carolina Health Workforce Research Center conducted a scoping review of published literature on burnout interventions implemented for healthcare workers during COVID-19, as well as expert interviews with healthcare administrators involved in COVID-19 burnout response efforts.

This article discusses burnout prevention and reduction strategies at the individual, organizational, and community system levels, often related to communication, role shifting, and wellness initiatives.