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Epworth Sleepiness Scale

The Epworth Sleepiness Scale is widely used in the field of sleep medicine as a subjective measure of a patient's sleepiness.

3 minutes to complete

Eligibility

Any individual over the age of 18 who is able to read and understand the questionnaire can complete the Epworth Sleepiness Scale.

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Questions for Epworth Sleepiness Scale

Questions

1.

How likely are you to doze off or fall asleep in the following situation?

Sitting and reading

The answer should be a single choice:
  1. No chance of dozing
  2. Slight chance of dozing
  3. Moderate chance of dozing
  4. High chance of dozing
2.

How likely are you to doze off or fall asleep in the following situation?

Watching TV

The answer should be a single choice:
  1. No chance of dozing
  2. Slight chance of dozing
  3. Moderate chance of dozing
  4. High chance of dozing
3.

How likely are you to doze off or fall asleep in the following situation?

Sitting inactive in a public place (e.g., a theater or a meeting)

The answer should be a single choice:
  1. No chance of dozing
  2. Slight chance of dozing
  3. Moderate chance of dozing
  4. High chance of dozing
4.

How likely are you to doze off or fall asleep in the following situation?

As a passenger in a car for an hour without a break

The answer should be a single choice:
  1. No chance of dozing
  2. Slight chance of dozing
  3. Moderate chance of dozing
  4. High chance of dozing
5.

How likely are you to doze off or fall asleep in the following situation?

Lying down to rest in the afternoon when circumstances permit

The answer should be a single choice:
  1. No chance of dozing
  2. Slight chance of dozing
  3. Moderate chance of dozing
  4. High chance of dozing
6.

How likely are you to doze off or fall asleep in the following situation?

Sitting and talking to someone 

The answer should be a single choice:
  1. No chance of dozing
  2. Slight chance of dozing
  3. Moderate chance of dozing
  4. High chance of dozing
7.

How likely are you to doze off or fall asleep in the following situation?

Sitting quietly after a lunch without alcohol

The answer should be a single choice:
  1. No chance of dozing
  2. Slight chance of dozing
  3. Moderate chance of dozing
  4. High chance of dozing
8.

How likely are you to doze off or fall asleep in the following situation?

In a car, while stopped for a few minutes in traffic 

The answer should be a single choice:
  1. No chance of dozing
  2. Slight chance of dozing
  3. Moderate chance of dozing
  4. High chance of dozing

Scales Similar to Epworth Sleepiness Scale

  • Stanford Sleepiness Scale
  • Berlin Questionnaire
  • Epworth Daytime Sleepiness Scale
  • Michigan Sleepiness Scale
  • Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index
  • Visual Analogue Scale for Sleepiness

Here are some FAQs and additional information
on
Epworth Sleepiness Scale

What is the Epworth Sleepiness Scale?

The Epworth Sleepiness Scale (ESS) is a self-administered questionnaire used to measure a person's level of daytime sleepiness. It is a questionnaire composed of eight questions that address common situations in which a person may experience excessive sleepiness.

What is the purpose of the Epworth Sleepiness Scale?

The purpose of the ESS is to measure the severity of daytime sleepiness in individuals who may be at risk of experiencing excessive sleepiness. It is commonly used to diagnose and monitor sleep disorders such as sleep apnea, narcolepsy, and restless leg syndrome.

What are the scoring criteria for the Epworth Sleepiness Scale?

The scoring criteria for the Epworth Sleepiness Scale is as follows: 0-7 = low sleepiness, 8-9 = mild sleepiness, 10-15 = moderate sleepiness, and 16-24 = severe sleepiness.

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