Knowledge generation, knowledge transfer, knowledge promotion, and the application of scientific evidence in shahrekord university of medical sciences

Introduction: Knowledge transfer is a process by which research results will be transferred to users and decision makers. Nowadays, knowledge alongside its application is one of the most important factors for survival of organizations and universities in the world. This study was conducted to evaluate knowledge transfer in Shahrekord University of Medical Sciences. Methods: This is an epidemiological, cross-sectional, decriptive-analytical study with Research and Technology Deputy of (research centers affiliated to) Shahrekord University of Medical Sciences as research community and a 38-idividual sample size. Data were gathered through a four-index, 50-item questionnaire with authenticated reliability and validity. Data were analyzed with SPSS software. Results: The mean ± standard deviation of the four indices of knowledge transfer based on research question, knowledge generation, knowledge transfer, and knowledge and scientific evidence promotion was, respectively, 31 ± 1.8, 27.1 ± 8.1, 37.7 ± 18.4, and 11.2 ± 4.2. The total mean ± standard deviation for knowledge transfer in Shahrekord University of Medical Sciences was 143 ± 35 from the total 250. The general status of knowledge generation, knowledge transfer, and knowledge promotion in the University was 73.6% acceptable and 26.4% weak and unacceptable. Conclusion: Generating and applying knowledge has been recognized as a necessity for universities to compete and survive. Shahrekord University of Medical Sciences should consider the process of knowledge and research evidence transfer to live effectively, to maintain the present status in rank three medical universities, and to promote to rank two. This university requires a more sophisticated planning to achieve these purposes.