CPAP Epsworth Sleepiness Scale

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The Epworth Sleepiness Scale

The Epworth Sleepiness Scale is widely used in the field of sleep medicine as a subjective measure of a patient's sleepiness. The test is a list of 8 situations in which you rate your tendency to become sleepy. The scale estimates whether you are experiencing excessive sleepiness that possibly requires medical attention.

Click next to complete the Epworth Sleepiness Scale and see your results.

This version of the Epworth Sleepiness Scale is provided courtesy of Talk About Sleep, Inc. Reference: Johns MW. A new method for measuring daytime sleepiness: The Epworth Sleepiness Scale. Sleep 1991; 14(6):540-5.

Disclaimer: This test is designed to assess your daytime sleepiness and does not serve as a replacement for a professional medical diagnosis or treatment. The results of the Epworth Sleepiness Scale test should not be considered as a conclusive diagnosis of any sleep disorder or medical condition. Any concerns regarding your sleep patterns or potential sleep disorders should be discussed with a healthcare provider who can provide a comprehensive evaluation and appropriate medical guidance.
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Email* This field is required.Enter your email address to complete the Sleepiness Scale
example@example.com
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How sleepy are you?

How likely are you to doze off or fall asleep in the following situations? You should rate your chances of dozing off, not just feeling tired. Even if you have not done some of these things recently, try to determine how they would have affected you. For each situation, decide whether or not you would have:

0 = No chance of dozing

1 = Slight chance of dozing

2 = Moderate chance of dozing

3 = High chance of dozing

Select your answer for the following 8 situations, your results will be calculated at the end.
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Sitting and reading* This field is required.Chance of dozing:
0 (No chance of dozing)
1 (Slight chance of dozing)
2 (Moderate chance of dozing)
3 (High chance of dozing)
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Watching TV* This field is required.Chance of dozing:
0 (No chance of dozing)
1 (Slight chance of dozing)
2 (Moderate chance of dozing)
3 (High chance of dozing)
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Sitting inactive in a public place (e.g. a theater or a meeting)* This field is required.Chance of dozing:
0 (No chance of dozing)
1 (Slight chance of dozing)
2 (Moderate chance of dozing)
3 (High chance of dozing)
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As a passenger in a car for an hour without a break* This field is required.Chance of dozing:
0 (No chance of dozing)
1 (Slight chance of dozing)
2 (Moderate chance of dozing)
3 (High chance of dozing)
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Lying down to rest in the afternoon when circumstances permit* This field is required.Chance of dozing:
0 (No chance of dozing)
1 (Slight chance of dozing)
2 (Moderate chance of dozing)
3 (High chance of dozing)
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Sitting and talking to someone* This field is required.Chance of dozing:
0 (No chance of dozing)
1 (Slight chance of dozing)
2 (Moderate chance of dozing)
3 (High chance of dozing)
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Sitting quietly after a lunch without alcohol* This field is required.Chance of dozing:
0 (No chance of dozing)
1 (Slight chance of dozing)
2 (Moderate chance of dozing)
3 (High chance of dozing)
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In a car, while stopped for a few minutes in traffic* This field is required.Chance of dozing:
0 (No chance of dozing)
1 (Slight chance of dozing)
2 (Moderate chance of dozing)
3 (High chance of dozing)
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Total Score
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