CHESTGuidelines & Topic CollectionsCOVID-19 Resource Center

COVID-19 Resource Center

Clinical Resources

Find expert-vetted articles and infographics on the clinical management of COVID-19 patients, ICU administration, procedures, supply chain issues, and treatment.

Advice From the Front Lines

Watch recordings of webinars featuring CHEST experts discussing COVID-19 hot topics.

Guidelines, Statements, and Research

Access guidelines, statements, and key research related to the management of patients with COVID-19.

Voices From the Community

Hear directly from CHEST frontline physicians on their experiences navigating the pandemic.

On-Demand e-Learning

Access free e-learning modules from CHEST experts on ARDS, mechanical ventilation, hypoxemic respiratory failure, and more.

CHEST Journal

Find the latest research on the COVID-19 pandemic published in the journal CHEST^®.

Burnout and Moral Distress Among Frontline Clinicians During the COVID-19 Pandemic

The COVID-19 pandemic presented enormous challenges to the American health care system, and prioritizing the well-being of frontline clinicians is paramount. Even before the pandemic, nearly half of US physicians reported experiencing burnout, with pulmonologists reporting a rate of 41%.

In this special issue of Clinical Perspectives, CHEST is providing a preview of research undertaken by a team of clinicians and social scientists at the University of Minnesota to explore burnout and moral distress among health care providers in ICU and acute care settings during the COVID-19 pandemic.

DOWNLOAD THE STUDY PDF »