Brigitte Piso

Dr. Brigitte Piso is an Academic Associate at the Center for Evidence-based Health Services Research at the University for Continuing Education Krems. She specializes in health services research, focusing on sustainable healthcare practices, reducing low-value care, and advancing evidence-based clinical guidelines. Her work bridges clinical practice, policy, and environmental sustainability.

Research Projects (Selected):

• Principal Investigator: "Nachhaltige Gesundheitsversorgung im Spannungsfeld zwischen Tradition und Evidenzbasierung" (2023–2025)
• Principal Investigator: "Gemeinsam Gut Entscheiden-Choosing Wisely Austria" (2023–2025)

Research Interests: Her work addresses overdiagnosis, overtreatment, and environmental impacts of healthcare. She advocates for eco-friendly clinical practices and systemic approaches to reduce resource-intensive low-value interventions. Recent talks include presentations on sustainable healthcare at the European Public Health Conference and Choosing Wisely International events.

Grants & Projects: Secured funding from Austrian federal institutions and international bodies for initiatives promoting evidence-based decision-making and reducing healthcare waste. Collaborates with interdisciplinary teams to align clinical practices with both patient needs and planetary boundaries.

Labs/Teams: Leads research activities within the Center for Evidence-based Health Services Research, fostering collaboration between clinicians, policymakers, and environmental scientists to advance holistic healthcare solutions.