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Epworth Sleepiness Scale

A validated subjective measure of a patient's sleepiness. How likely are you to doze off or fall asleep in the following situations, in contrast to feeling just tired?

Scoring Guide

0 = Would never doze
1 = Slight chance of dozing
2 = Moderate chance of dozing
3 = High chance of dozing

Results

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Clinical Interpretation

A score of 10 or less implies normal daytime sleepiness. A score of 11 or higher indicates excessive daytime sleepiness that warrants clinical investigation for underlying disorders such as Sleep Apnoea or Narcolepsy.

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To score manually, rate each situation from 0 (never doze) to 3 (high chance) and sum the values:

Sitting and reading.
Watching TV.
Sitting inactive in a public place (e.g. a theater or a meeting).
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.

0-10: Normal sleepiness | 11-12: Mild | 13-15: Moderate | 16-24: Severe