Wondering if you have a sleep disorder? Not sure if you should see one of our specialists? Take the daytime sleepiness screening to see if a visit to our Sleep Center is right for you.
Daytime Sleepiness on the Epworth Sleepiness Scale (ESS)
Dr. Murray Johns of Melbourne, Australia designed and validated the Epworth Sleepiness Scale (ESS). It asks a patient to rate the chance of dozing off during various daytime activities.
Use the following scale to choose the most appropriate number for each situation:
- 0 = Never
- 1 = Slight Chance
- 2 = Moderate Chance
- 3 = High Chance
Situation
| Chance of Dozing | |
| Sitting & Reading | |
| Watching TV | |
| Sitting inactive in a public place (i.e. theater) | |
| As a car passenger for an hour without a break | |
| Lying down to rest in the afternoon | |
| Sitting and talking to someone | |
| Sitting quietly after lunch without alcohol | |
| In a car, while stopping for a few minutes in traffic |
Total Score:
A score of less than 8 indicates normal sleep function; If you score 8 or higher, schedule an appointment with your family physician to discuss the possibility of a sleep disorder.
- 8 - 10, mild sleepiness
- 11 - 15, moderate sleepiness
- 16 - 20, severe sleepiness
- 21 - 24, excessive sleepiness
If you score 8 or higher, talk with your Bellin provider to schedule an appointment with our sleep team.