Martha Ofeibea Agbeli

Martha Ofeibea Agbeli serves as an Assistant Professor at the Tan Chingfen Graduate School of Nursing within UMass Chan Medical School, specializing in psychiatric mental health nursing with board certification as a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP-BC).

Her academic credentials include:

• BSN in Nursing from University of Rhode Island
• MSN in Nursing from Drexel University
• DNP from Walden University

Dr. Agbeli's research centers on psychiatric nursing interventions for aging populations, particularly focused on reducing inappropriate antipsychotic medication use in long-term care facilities. Her work emphasizes evidence-based practice, non-pharmacological alternatives, and improving mental health outcomes for elderly patients through nursing-led initiatives. She addresses critical gaps in geriatric psychiatric care within institutional settings.

Her 2020 publication demonstrates interdisciplinary engagement across nursing, psychiatry, and geriatrics, with specific attention to medication safety, patient-centered care models, and systemic challenges in long-term care environments. The research reflects urgent priorities in elderly mental health management.

Professional recognition includes the Saint Elmo Brady Award for Outstanding Achievement in Science from the University of Rhode Island.

• Saint Elmo Brady Award for Outstanding Achievement in Science, University of Rhode Island (2009)

Current profile information indicates no publicly documented student advising activities, research grants, or laboratory affiliations. Her scholarly contributions remain focused on clinical practice innovations in psychiatric nursing for geriatric populations.