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The Epworth Sleepiness Scale
How likely are you to doze off or fall sleep in the situations described in the box below, in contrast to feeling just tired?
This refers to your usual ways 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 = Would never doze
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 (ie. a theatre, a meeting, train, bus) |
_______ |
As a pasenger in a car for 1 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 |
_______ |
Score |
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