deborah institute for sleep medicine

The Epworth Sleepiness Scale

Please rate on a scale of 0 - 3 how likely you are to doze off in each of the following situations. The ratings are added to compile a total score.
 

0 = Would never doze,   1= Slight chance of dozing, 2= Moderate chance of dozing,   3- High chance of dozing
 
          0  1  2  3     Sitting and reading
 
          0  1  2  3     Watching television
 
          0  1  2  3     Sitting inactive in a public place (theater or meeting)
 
          0  1  2  3     As a passenger in a car for an hour without a break
 
          0  1  2  3     Lying down in the afternoon when circumstances permit.
 
          0  1  2  3     Sitting and talking with someone
 
          0  1  2  3     Sitting quietly after lunch with no alcohol
 
          0  1  2  3     Driving a car while stopped for a few minutes in traffic
 
          _________   ADD UP TOTAL
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SCORING !
         
          1 - 6     Congratulations! You are getting enough sleep!
 
          7 - 8     Your score is average, but you do have sleep debt.
 
          10 +     Seek the advice of a sleep specialist without delay!!! 

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