The Epworth Sleepiness Scale*
(Developed at the Sleep Disorders Unit, Epworth Hospital, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia by Murray W. Johns, Ph.D.)

How likely are you to doze off or fall asleep in the following situations, in contrast to feeling just tired? Use the following scale to choose the most appropriate score for each situation:

0 = would never doze
1 = slight chance of dozing
2 = moderate chance of dozing
3 = high chance of dozing

Situation	Chance of Dozing
1. Sitting and reading	_____
2. Watching TV	_____
3. Sitting, inactive in a public place (e.g. a theater or a meeting)	_____
4. As a passenger in a car for an hour without a break	_____
5. Lying down to rest in the afternoon when circumstances permit	_____
6. Sitting and talking to someone	_____
7. Sitting quietly after a lunch without alcohol	_____
8. In a car, while stopped for a few minutes in traffic	_____
Add up your total	_____

A total score of 6 or less is considered normal. A total score above 10 is considered abnormal and is a basis for follow-up with your primary care physician.

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