Epworth Sleepiness Scale (ESS)
The Epworth Sleepiness Scale was developed by Dr. Murray Johns of the Epworth Hospital in Melbourne, Australia. It is a scale widely use by many sleep clinics worldwide to assess the daytime sleepiness of a patient.
A score that is higher than 9 suggest that the person is not getting enough sleep, indicating that he/she might have some form of sleeping disorder. Try this and if you get a high score, you should check with your doctor if you have any sleeping problem.
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EPWORTH SLEEPINESS SCALE (ESS)
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. Even if you have not done some of these things recently try to work out how they would have affected you.
Use the following scale to choose the most appropriate number for each situation:
- 0 = no chance of dozing
- 1 = slight chance of dozing
- 2 = moderate chance of dozing
- 3 = high chance of dozing
| Situation | Chance Of Dozing |
|---|---|
| Sitting and reading | |
| Watching TV | |
| Sitting inactive in a public place (e.g a theater 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 a lunch without alcohol | |
| In a car, while stopped for a few minutes in traffic |
To check your sleepiness score, total the points:
- 1 - 6: Congratulations, you are getting enough sleep!
- 7 - 8: Your score is average
- 9 and up: Seek the advice of a sleep specialist without delay
