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Epworth Sleepiness Scale Questionnaire

How Sleepy Are You?

The Epworth Sleepiness Scale (ESS) is a scale intended to measure daytime sleepiness that is measured by use of a very short questionnaire. This can be helpful in diagnosing sleep disorders. It was introduced in 1991 by Dr Murray Johns of Epworth Hospital in Melbourne, Australia.

  • Sitting and reading*
    • 0 – no chance of dozing
    • 1 – slight chance of dozing
    • 2 – moderate chance of dozing
    • 3 – high chance of dozing
  • Watching television*
    • 0 – no chance of dozing
    • 1 – slight chance of dozing
    • 2 – moderate chance of dozing
    • 3 – high chance of dozing
  • Sitting, inactive in a public place (e.g. A theatre or meeting)*
    • 0 – no chance of dozing
    • 1 – slight chance of dozing
    • 2 – moderate chance of dozing
    • 3 – high chance of dozing
  • As a passenger in a car for an hour without a break*
    • 0 – no chance of dozing
    • 1 – slight chance of dozing
    • 2 – moderate chance of dozing
    • 3 – high chance of dozing
  • Lying down to rest in the afternoon when circumstances permit*
    • 0 – no chance of dozing
    • 1 – slight chance of dozing
    • 2 – moderate chance of dozing
    • 3 – high chance of dozing
  • Sitting and talking to someone*
    • 0 – no chance of dozing
    • 1 – slight chance of dozing
    • 2 – moderate chance of dozing
    • 3 – high chance of dozing
  • Sitting quietly after a lunch without alcohol*
    • 0 – no chance of dozing
    • 1 – slight chance of dozing
    • 2 – moderate chance of dozing
    • 3 – high chance of dozing
  • In a car, while stopped for a few minutes in the traffic*
    • 0 – no chance of dozing
    • 1 – slight chance of dozing
    • 2 – moderate chance of dozing
    • 3 – high chance of dozing

Score: 1- 6 = Enough Sleep
Score: 7-8 = Tend to be sleepy during the day
Score: 9- 15 = Very sleepy
Score: 16+ = Dangerously sleepy

Your Score is less than 9 and in considered normal

Your Score is above 9 and its recommended that you should seek medical advice

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