Epworth Sleepiness Scale

This scale is used to determine a person’s level of daytime sleepiness. This scale is a good tool for sleep disorders initial screening.

In the following situations, how likely are you to doze off or fall asleep, in contrast to just feeling tired? Use the following scale to choose the most appropriate number for each situation:

0 = would never doze or sleep
1 = slight chance of dozing or sleeping
2 = moderate chance of dozing or sleeping 3 = high chance of dozing or sleeping

This refers to your usual way of life in recent times. Even if you haven’t done some of these things recently, try to work out how they would have affected you. It is important that you answer each question as best as you can.

For each of the following situations, what is your chance of dozing or sleeping?
Sitting and reading *
Watching TV *
Sitting inactive in a public place *
Being a passenger in a car for an hour *
Lying down in the afternoon *
Sitting and talking to someone *
Sitting quietly after lunch (no alcohol) *
Stopping for a few minutes in traffic while driving *
Total number by adding the number from all fields *
Name *
First
Last
Email *
Date *

UNDERSTANDING YOUR SCORE

0–10: Normal range in healthy adults 11–14: Mild sleepiness
15–17: Moderate sleepiness
18 or higher: Severe sleepiness

If you scored 11 or higher, consider seeing a sleep medicine specialist to diagnose and treat the cause of your sleepiness.

Epworth Sleepiness Scale

UNDERSTANDING YOUR SCORE

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