Dr. Jamie Morton’s program of research is focused on improving optimal pain management in women’s health with the intent to prevent substance use disorder development, particularly in underserved populations such as rural communities. She has special interests in community-based research, promotion of nonpharmacologic chronic pain interventions promoted via behavior change strategies, and stigma reduction.
- Mixed Methods Exploration of Chronic Pelvic Pain Management Needs of Childbearing-Aged Females, PI: Morton. 2025-2026 MNRS Seed Grant, Midwest Nursing Research Society, $5000.
- Exploring Pain, Trauma, Substance Use Disorder and Family Dysfunction in Childbearing Aged Females, PI: Morton. Lila M Johnson Fund, University of Iowa College of Nursing, $ 5,000. (2024-2025)
- Exploring Perinatal Prescription Opioid Use and Misuse in Rural Settings, PI: Morton. Joseph & Jean Buckwalter Dissertation Grant, Midwest Nursing Research Society, $2,500. (2021-2022)
- T32 Postdoctoral fellowship, Interdisciplinary Pain Research Training NINDS/NIH, 32NS045549-16A1, (PIs: Sluka & Usachev), Trainee: Morton. (2023-2025)
- Recipient, American Society for Pain Management Nursing Rising Star Award (2024)
- Recipient, Midwest Nursing Research Society; Perinatal, Sexual, and Reproductive Health RIIG 2022-2023 Outstanding Dissertation Award.
- Maturino, K., Morton, J., Weston, K., & Anbari, A. (2026). Exploring the influence of recreational cannabis legalization on women’s perceptions and experiences with perinatal cannabis use: A qualitative meta-synthesis. Maternal and Child Health Journal, 10.1007/s10995-026-04228-5. Advance online publication. https://doi.org/10.1007/s10995-026-04228-5
- St. Marie, B., Vance, C., Morton, J., Hein, M., Chen, S., & Perkhounkova, Y. (2025). TENS use for people with opioid use disorder for reduction of craving, withdrawal, Pain: A pilot study. Pain Management Nursing, 26(2) E215. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.pmn.2025.01.018
- Morton, J., Bloom, T., Anbari, A., St. Marie, B., Tenkku Lepper, L., & Bullock, L. (2024). A qualitative exploration of perinatal opioid users’ pain-related experiences. Pain Management Nursing, 25(5), 501-509. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.pmn.2024.04.017
- Morton, J., Vignato, J., Anbari, A. (2023). Stigma experienced by perinatal women with opioid dependency in the United States: A qualitative metasynthesis. Western Journal of Nursing Research, 45(9), 843-853. https://doi.org/10.1177/01939459231182495
- Morton, J., Vignato, J., & St. Marie, B. (2025, April 30). Family Dysfunction, Trauma, Pain, & Substance Use Disorder in Childbearing-Aged Females. United States Association for the Study of Pain Annual Scientific Meeting, April 29-May 2, 2025, Chicago, IL (Poster).
- Morton, J., St. Marie, B., & Vignato, J. (2025, March 27). An Exploration of Family Dysfunction, Trauma, Pain, & Substance Use Disorder in Childbearing-Aged
- Females. Midwest Nursing Research Society Annual Research Conference, Indianapolis, IN (Poster)
- Maturino, K., Morton, J., Karry Weston, K., & Anbari, A. (2025, March 27). Exploring the Intersection of Perinatal Cannabis Use and Recreational legalization: A
- Qualitative Meta-Synthesis. Midwest Nursing Research Society Annual Research Conference, Indianapolis, IN (Poster)
- Morton, J. (2024, October 15-19) Socio-environmental and System-Related Experiences of Perinatal Women with Histories of Opioid Misuse. American Society for Pain Management Nursing’s 34th National Conference, San Antonio, TX. (Podium).
- St. Marie, B., Morton, J., Vance, C., Chen, S., Perkhounkova, Y., Lee, J., & Hein, M. (2024, October 15-19). TENS Use for People with Opioid Use Disorder for Reduction of Craving, Withdrawal, and Pain: A Pilot Study. American Society for Pain Management Nursing’s 34th National Conference, San Antonio, TX. (Poster).
- Morton, J., St. Marie, B., & Vignato, J. (2024, February 29). Exploration of Rural-Urban Variances in Pain, Depression Symptoms, and Quality of Life during Third Trimester of Pregnancy. Midwest Nursing Research Society Annual Research Conference, Minneapolis, MN. (Poster discussion presentation)
