Dr. Piette’s research focuses on developing and evaluating novel strategies for using patient-facing health technology to improve the accessibility and quality of care for patients with chronic pain, medical illnesses such as diabetes, substance abuse disorders, and mental health disorders. Recent work focuses on the use of digital tools to make psychotherapeutic interventions and behavior change support more accessible to the people who need them, including through the use of artificial intelligence to target scarce resources.
In addition to work in the US Department of Veterans Affairs healthcare system and other safety net systems here in the US, Dr. Piette is actively engaged in collaborative projects in Latin America to improve access to care and improve patient self-management support. Current projects include colleagues in Mexico, Honduras, Bolivia, and Colombia, with an emphasis on improving services for people impacted by violence and mental illnesses.