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    • Health Informatics

    Background:

    • Nurses often lack comprehensive knowledge of computer software fundamentals.
    • Familiarity with software basics, system types, and programming languages is limited among healthcare professionals.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To educate nurses on computer software characteristics.
    • To provide criteria for selecting efficient and economical healthcare software systems.

    Main Methods:

    • Review of fundamental computer software concepts.
    • Explanation of programming language types and their impact on system development and maintenance.
    • Discussion of system flexibility based on programming language.

    Main Results:

    • Programming language choice significantly impacts software development resources and maintenance costs.
    • Specific programming languages are optimal for particular applications.
    • System flexibility is largely determined by the programming language used.

    Conclusions:

    • Informed software selection by nurses can lead to more efficient and cost-effective healthcare systems.
    • Understanding software characteristics empowers nurses in decision-making processes for technology adoption.