How likely are you to doze off or fall asleep in the following situations, in contrast to feeling just tired?

 

Think about 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 Epworth Sleepiness 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 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 a lunch without alcohol

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

 

Results

Total Epworth Score:

Interpretation:

 

 

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