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:

You are sitting and reading.
0 - No Risk | 1 - Light | 2 - Average | 3 - Strong

—Please choose an option—0123

You are watching television.
0 - No Risk | 1 - Light | 2 - Average | 3 - Strong

—Please choose an option—0123

You are sitting inactive in a public place (meeting room, cinema, classroom, etc.)
0 - No Risk | 1 - Light | 2 - Average | 3 - Strong

—Please choose an option—0123

You are in a car or bus that runs for an hour without stopping.
0 - No Risk | 1 - Light | 2 - Average | 3 - Strong

—Please choose an option—0123

You lie down to rest in the afternoon when you can do it.
0 - No Risk | 1 - Light | 2 - Average | 3 - Strong

—Please choose an option—0123

You are sitting and chatting with someone.
0 - No Risk | 1 - Light | 2 - Average | 3 - Strong

—Please choose an option—0123

You are sitting quietly after taking your lunch without consuming alcohol.
0 - No Risk | 1 - Light | 2 - Average | 3 - Strong

—Please choose an option—0123

You are driving a car stuck for a few minutes in traffic.
0 - No Risk | 1 - Light | 2 - Average | 3 - Strong

—Please choose an option—0123

YOUR SCORE:

SCORE: 0-5 = Lower Normal Daytime Sleepiness
SCORE: 6-10 = Higher Normal Daytime Sleepiness
SCORE: 11-12 = Higher Normal Daytime Sleepiness
SCORE: 13-15 = Moderate Excessive Daytime Sleepiness
SCORE: 16-24 = Severe Excessive Daytime Sleepiness