Survey on intellectual property knowledge and awareness among healthcare workers in community health centers of Minhang District, Shanghai
10.3760/cma.j.cn114798-20250213-00104
- VernacularTitle:上海市闵行区社区卫生服务中心卫生服务人员知识产权认知现状调查
- Author:
Yixin ZHANG
1
;
Longnan PAN
;
Lihua QIAO
;
Xiaojie HAN
Author Information
1. 复旦大学附属上海市第五人民医院科研科，上海 200240
- Publication Type:Journal Article
- Keywords:
Community health services;
Intellectual property;
Awareness;
Patents;
Surveys and questionnaires;
Health personnel
- From:
Chinese Journal of General Practitioners
2025;24(9):1099-1105
- CountryChina
- Language:Chinese
-
Abstract:
Objective:To investigate the current status of intellectual property (IP) knowledge, awareness, and perceived barriers among healthcare workers in community health centers.Methods:This cross-sectional study was conducted from October to November 2022. A self-designed questionnaire assessing IP knowledge, awareness, difficulties in patent applications, and willingness to participate in IP-related activities was administered to 366 healthcare workers across all 13 community health centers in Shanghai Minhang District.Results:Among the 366 respondents, 42.6% (156/366) self-reported awareness of basic IP concepts, while 23.8% (87/366) self-reported awareness of the patent application process. Only 4.1% (15/366) had patent application experience. Significant differences in self-reported awareness of basic IP concepts were found across educational levels and years of work experience ( P<0.05). Similarly, significant differences in awareness of the patent application process were observed across educational levels, years of work experience, age groups, and patent application experience ( P<0.05). Logistic regression analysis revealed that higher educational attainment was positively associated with awareness of both basic IP concepts and the patent application process. Longer work experience was negatively associated with awareness of basic IP concepts. Having patent application experience was positively associated with awareness of the patent application process. A majority (86.6%, 317/366) expressed strong willingness to engage in IP-related activities. However, 82.8% (303/366) perceived patent applications as challenging, with the primary reported obstacle being unfamiliarity with the application procedures (85.8%, 314/366). Conclusion:A gap exists between self-evaluation and actual knowledge of IP among community health workers in Shanghai Minhang District. Nonetheless, their willingness to participate in IP activities is high, with the primary obstacle identified as a lack of understanding of the patent application process.
