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[Automatical updating the application software on the hospital information system's client]
1Longyou People's Hospital, Longyou, Zhejiang Province, 324400.
Summary
This study addresses the challenge of updating hospital information system client software. It introduces an automatic update method using PowerBuilder
Area of Science:
- Computer Science
- Software Engineering
- Health Informatics
Context:
- Hospital Information Systems (HIS) require frequent software updates for clients.
- Manual client software updates are time-consuming and prone to errors.
- Ensuring consistent software versions across all HIS clients is critical for system stability and data integrity.
Purpose:
- To develop an automated solution for synchronizing application software updates on Hospital Information System clients.
- To streamline the software deployment process, reducing manual intervention and potential downtime.
- To ensure all clients run the latest approved software version before execution.
Summary:
- The Synchronizer module in PowerBuilder was utilized to create an automated software update mechanism.
- This solution integrates with Windows operating system techniques for efficient deployment.
- The system automatically updates HIS client application software prior to program execution.
Impact:
- Reduces the burden of manual software updates for IT staff in healthcare settings.
- Enhances the reliability and security of Hospital Information Systems through timely updates.
- Improves operational efficiency by minimizing update-related disruptions.
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