Innovation competency and entrepreneurial capacity have emerged as essential factors for future healthcare professionals in the context of digital transformation and complex patient demands. While global medical education has incorporated innovation training, research on innovation competency and entrepreneurial capacity among Vietnamese health students and related factors remains limited. This study aims to assess the current level of innovation competency and entrepreneurial capacity among Vietnamese health students and identify factors associated with their development. A cross-sectional study was conducted from May 2025 to July 2025, involving 370 students from various health-related majors across Vietnam. Participants completed an innovation competency scale based on Chell however, skills related to opportunity recognition, leadership, risk propensity, and communication remain limited. This suggests that current training emphasizes theory over practice. Educational interventions such as experiential learning, leadership training, and risk management workshops would contribute to innovation and entrepreneurial capacity among Vietnamese health students.
Le et al. (Tue,) studied this question.