Epworth Sleepiness Scale

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ESS — Epworth Sleepiness Scale

How likely are you to doze off or fall asleep in the following situations, in contrast to feeling just tired? This refers to your USUAL way of life in recent times.

1. 1Sitting and reading
   0 — Would never doze1 — Slight chance of dozing2 — Moderate chance of dozing3 — High chance of dozing
2. 2Watching TV
   0 — Would never doze1 — Slight chance of dozing2 — Moderate chance of dozing3 — High chance of dozing
3. 3Sitting inactive in a public place (e.g., a theatre or a meeting)
   0 — Would never doze1 — Slight chance of dozing2 — Moderate chance of dozing3 — High chance of dozing
4. 4As a passenger in a car for an hour without a break
   0 — Would never doze1 — Slight chance of dozing2 — Moderate chance of dozing3 — High chance of dozing
5. 5Lying down to rest in the afternoon when circumstances permit
   0 — Would never doze1 — Slight chance of dozing2 — Moderate chance of dozing3 — High chance of dozing
6. 6Sitting and talking to someone
   0 — Would never doze1 — Slight chance of dozing2 — Moderate chance of dozing3 — High chance of dozing
7. 7Sitting quietly after a lunch without alcohol
   0 — Would never doze1 — Slight chance of dozing2 — Moderate chance of dozing3 — High chance of dozing
8. 8In a car, while stopped for a few minutes in traffic
   0 — Would never doze1 — Slight chance of dozing2 — Moderate chance of dozing3 — High chance of dozing