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Epworth Sleepiness Scale

Daytime sleepiness score.

Sleep assessment tool

Epworth Sleepiness Scale

Rate how likely you are to doze off or fall asleep in the situations below, in contrast to simply feeling tired. Think about your usual way of life in recent times.

Total score 0 / 24

Scoring key

Rate how likely you are to doze off or fall asleep in the situations below, in contrast to simply feeling tired. Think about your usual way of life in recent times.

0Would never nod off
1Slight chance of nodding off
2Moderate chance of nodding off
3High chance of nodding off
1. Sitting and reading
2. Watching TV
3. Sitting inactive in a public place, such as a meeting, theater, or dinner event
4. As a passenger in a car for an hour or more without stopping for a break
5. Lying down to rest when circumstances permit
6. Sitting and talking to someone
7. Sitting quietly after a meal without alcohol
8. In a car, while stopped for a few minutes in traffic or at a light

Result

Complete all 8 items to calculate the Epworth Sleepiness Scale score.

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