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Monday 21 February 2011

THE EPWORTH SLEEPINESS SCALE

This scale is to evaluate sleeping problem in an individual which could be either CRSD or ES



1 - 6Congratulations, you are getting enough sleep!
7 - 8Your score is average
9 and upSeek the advice of a sleep specialist without delay







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





SITUATIONCHANCE 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____________

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