The document discusses the role of eportfolios in supporting the professional development of health professionals, particularly midwives in New Zealand, who are required to maintain portfolios that reflect their practice. It outlines the advantages of eportfolios, such as flexibility, creativity, and collaborative opportunities, while addressing challenges faced with traditional portfolio formats. Key elements include the significance of personal reflection, quality control, and continuous professional engagement with peers and consumers.

1. ePortfolios for health professionals: a personal perspective Sarah Stewart 2009 [email_address] http://sarah-stewart.blogspot.com www.flickr.com/photos/7913306@N03/1297479920

2. How can ePortfolios support professional development and ongoing learning of health professionals? www.flickr.com/photos/74821452@N00/208439427

3. For midwives in New Zealand a portfolio is a statutory requirement – containing evidence of practice over last 3 years www.flickr.com/photos/68319844@N00/446270854

4. Midwives in New Zealand present portfolio at Review every two years Critique of practice against ten standards & competencies Reflection against practice statistics Feedback from women & colleagues Reflection on professional development over previous two years Professional development plan for next two years

5. Portfolio is more than a repository www.flickr.com/photos/74863599@N00/60169132

6. Support my reflections www.flickr.com/photos/50417132@N00/2543123378

7. Support me as I work out what & how I have learned, & how I can apply that to future practice www.flickr.com/photos/82312837@N00/466722575

8. www.flickr.com/photos/30231516@N00/399354425 What we have at the moment

9. Messy www.flickr.com/photos/54774885@N00/238419364

10. Bulky www.flickr.com/photos/55046645@N00/349046546

11. Reduced motivation www.flickr.com/photos/28551132@N06/3060048291

12. Restricts presentation to reading/writing www.flickr.com/photos/19487674@N00/58499153

13. Restricts audience & opportunities for feedback and collaboration www.flickr.com/photos/51035555243@N01/21824144

14. www.flickr.com/photos/92632631@N00/2530138127

15. An ePortfolio allows me to:

16. Use alternative media www.flickr.com/photos/28884731@N07/2916318131

17. Freedom to be innovative & creative www.flickr.com/photos/66846353@N00/237795197

18. I have control www.flickr.com/photos/28911620@N00/443939386

19. Role model to colleagues, & start professional conversations www.flickr.com/photos/9532887@N08/2264193041

20. Continuous peer review, consultation & collaboration www.flickr.com/photos/65414509@N00/2819175465

21. Ongoing conversations with health consumers www.flickr.com/photos/44124425616@N01/2634681982

22. Personal quality control process Reflection and goal setting Publish Feedback Action

23. Issues for further consideration www.flickr.com/photos/83476873@N00/110993877

24. Authenticity of evidence www.flickr.com/photos/11599314@N00/590975150

25. Confidentiality of patients www.flickr.com/photos/85567601@N00/222695934

26. Personal privacy www.flickr.com/photos/11051496@N00/3238629251

27. Safe, but meaningful reflection www.flickr.com/photos/16377475@N00/64846990

28. Portability www.flickr.com/photos/14853452@N00/519772500

29. Buy-in www.flickr.com/photos/37321283@N00/883890246

30. Getting people to think of their portfolio in more creative terms www.flickr.com/photos/30265340@N00/1364283972

31. Skill development www.flickr.com/photos/63197350@N00/1891014870

32. Collaboration between industry, professions & education providers Integration throughout undergraduate education and then into registered practice to maintain continuity www.flickr.com/photos/8264376@N03/2918399820

33. ePortfolio: http://sarahstewart-eportfolio.wikispaces.com Blog: http://sarah-stewart.blogspot.com