Epworth Sleepiness Scale (ESS)

The first step in dealing with a sleep problem is an accurate assessment of its nature, severity and causes. Only then can a diagnosis be made and appropriate treatment implemented. The ESS is a questionnaire that subjectively measures the patient’s daytime sleepiness.

The patient needs to consider the following when answering the ESS questions:

How likely are you to doze off in the following situations, rather than just feeling tired or fatigued?
If you have not done these things recently, think about how they have affected you in the past.

Before proceeding to the Epworth Sleepiness Scale Test, we kindly ask you to provide some basic contact information (phone number is optional). Your data will be treated with the utmost respect and confidentiality, in accordance with our privacy policy. Please remember to provide accurate and current contact information so we can ensure a smooth process.

Thank you for your cooperation. We appreciate your commitment to understanding and improving your health.

1 / 8

Sitting and reading

0 = would never doze

1 = slight chance of dozing

2 = moderate chance of dozing

3 = high chance of dozing

2 / 8

Watching TV

0 = would never doze

1 = slight chance of dozing

2 = moderate chance of dozing

3 = high chance of dozing

3 / 8

Sitting inactive in a public place (eg a theatre or a meeting)

0 = would never doze

1 = slight chance of dozing

2 = moderate chance of dozing

3 = high chance of dozing

4 / 8

As a passenger in a car for an hour without a break

0 = would never doze

1 = slight chance of dozing

2 = moderate chance of dozing

3 = high chance of dozing

5 / 8

Lying down to rest in the afternoon when circumstances permit

0 = would never doze

1 = slight chance of dozing

2 = moderate chance of dozing

3 = high chance of dozing

6 / 8

Sitting and talking to someone

0 = would never doze

1 = slight chance of dozing

2 = moderate chance of dozing

3 = high chance of dozing

7 / 8

Sitting quietly after lunch without alcohol

0 = would never doze

1 = slight chance of dozing

2 = moderate chance of dozing

3 = high chance of dozing

8 / 8

In a car, while stopped for a few minutes in the traffic

0 = would never doze

1 = slight chance of dozing

2 = moderate chance of dozing

3 = high chance of dozing

Your score is

Sitting and reading

Watching TV

Sitting inactive in a public place (eg a theatre 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 lunch without alcohol

In a car, while stopped for a few minutes in the traffic

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