Epworth Sleepiness Scale
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In the last 30 days, how likely are you to doze off or fall asleep in the following situations (in contrast to feeling just tired)?
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High Chance
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Moderate Chance
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Slight Chance
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No Chance
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1. Sitting and Reading
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3
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2
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1
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0
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2. Watching TV
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3
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2
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1
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0
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3. Sitting inactive in a public place (e.g. theater, meeting)
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3
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2
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1
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0
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4. As a passenger in a car for an hour without a break
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3
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2
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1
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0
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5. Lying down to rest in the afternoon
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3
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2
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1
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0
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6. Sitting and talking to someone
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3
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2
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1
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0
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7. Sitting quietly after lunch (when you've had no alcohol)
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3
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2
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1
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0
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8. In the car while stopped for a few minutes in traffic
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3
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2
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1
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0
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Total Score
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Answer Key
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1 - 6 You are getting enough sleep
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7-8 Your score is average
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9 or more You could be a candidate for an HST
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