Epworth Sleepiness Scale
How likely are you to doze off or fall asleep in the following situations,
in contrast to feeling just tired? This refers to your usual way of life
in recent times. Even if you have not done some of these things recently,
try to work out how they would have affected you.
Use the following scale to choose the most appropriate number for each
situation:
- 0= would never doze
- 1= slight chance of dozing
- 2= moderate change of dozing
- 3= high chance of dozing
- Situation
- Chance of Dozing
- Sitting inactive in a public place (meeting, theater, etc.)
- As a passenger in a car for an hour without a break
- Lying down to rest in the afternoon when circumstances permit
- Sitting and talking to someone
- Sitting quietly after a lunch (without alcohol)
- In a car, while stopped for a few minutes in traffic
The higher your score is, the higher your daytime sleepiness is. If you
score a 10 or higher, you should contact your Physician for a referral
to the Major Sleep Center.