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Sleep QuizThe Epworth Sleepiness Scale
The Epworth Sleepiness Scale (ESS) was developed and validated by Dr. Murray Johns of Melbourne, Australia. It is a simple, self-administered questionnaire-widely used by sleep professionals in quantifying the level of daytime sleepiness.
*(Johns, M.W. "A new method for measuring daytime sleepiness: The Epworth Sleepiness Scale." Sleep 14 (1991): 540-545.
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 | Chance of Dozing |
| Sitting and reading | |
| Watching television | |
| Sitting, inactive in a public place (e.g. theatre, 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 lunch without alcohol | |
| In a car, while stopped for a few minutes in traffic | |
| Total Score |
Did you score 6 or above? If so, go to our referral section to find a dentist in your area.
