Table 1: The Epworth Sleepiness Scale

Table 1:

The 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. 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	Score
	0	1	2	3
Sitting and reading
Watching TV
Sitting inactive in a public place (theater, meeting)
Lying down to rest in the afternoon when circumstances allow
Sitting and talking to someone
Sitting quitely after lunch without alcohol
In a car, while stopped for a few minutes in traffic
Total score

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