Knowledge Management Practices Among Medical Students: An Investigation of Knowledge Creation, Acquisition, Sharing, and Capture

The purpose of this study was to investigate knowledge management practices among medical students. The study attempted to find out demographic differences among students concerning knowledge creation, acquisition, sharing, and capture. The study implemented the survey method through an online questionnaire using Google Forms for data collection. A total of 340 medical students from 11 medical colleges in India participated in the survey. The collected data was analyzed using Microsoft Excel and SPSS v23. Statistical tests such as t-tests and ANOV A tests were performed to validate the stated hypotheses. The findings of the study have reported how medical students with different demographic backgrounds differ in knowledge management practices. Of the five demographic criteria investigated, medical students demonstrated age group differences, differences in educational level, and geographical location differences in knowledge management practices. The findings of the study suggested the impact of age, educational level, and geographical location on knowledge creation, acquisition, and capturing. On the other hand, gender and work experience appeared to have no influence on knowledge management practices among medical students. There are limited studies conducted in India on knowledge management practices among medical students. This study could be one of the important contributions from India reporting medical students' involvement in knowledge creation, acquisition, sharing, and capturing. Medical colleges and institutions in India should ensure that KMP activities, particularly knowledge creation, acquisition, sharing, and capturing, are integrated into medical courses and curricula.