Abstract

Introduction: Knowledge sharing is recognized as one of the key processes in the development and dissemination of knowledge, especially in specialized fields such as higher education and health research. This process not only contributes to the individual growth of faculty members but also plays an effective role in enhancing educational and research quality. In universities, particularly in research institutions within the health sector, understanding the factors affecting knowledge sharing can play a significant role in improving and facilitating this process. However, it seems necessary to thoroughly examine the factors influencing this process among the faculty members of medical universities.
Materials & Methods: This descriptive and cross-sectional study aimed to examine the factors affecting knowledge sharing among the faculty members of Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences. The data collection tool was a 50-item questionnaire designed on a 5-point Likert scale. Stratified random sampling was used to select participants from the faculty members of various schools within the university. After data collection, statistical analyses were performed using SPSS software.
Results: A total of 231 questionnaires were completed by faculty members. The majority of participants were female, aged 41-50, holding a Ph.D. degree, and had 11 to 15 years of work experience. The results indicated that factors such as the nature of knowledge, the interaction of knowledge with the university and the environment, and the role of the university and faculty had the most impact on the knowledge-sharing process. The highest average score was attributed to the nature of knowledge, while the interaction between faculty and the environment had the least impact.
Conclusion: This study confirmed that knowledge, the university, faculty members, and the environment are among the most important factors affecting knowledge transfer. Creating interdisciplinary environments and appropriate infrastructures can facilitate knowledge sharing.