Effectiveness of a proficiency-based progression e-learning approach to training in communication in the context of clinically deteriorating patients: a multi-arm randomised controlled trial.

Objective: To determine the effectiveness of proficiency-based progression (PBP) e-learning in training in communication concerning clinically deteriorating patients.

Design: Single-centre multi-arm randomised double-blind controlled trial with three parallel arms.

Randomisation, Setting And Participants: A computer-generated program randomised and allocated 120 final year medical students in an Irish University into three trial groups.