According to the National Institutes of Health (NIH), at least 40 million Americans each year suffer from chronic, long-term sleep disorders, and an additional 20 million experience occasional sleeping problems. These disorders and the resulting sleep deprivation interfere with work, driving and social activities.
Sleep disorders are conditions that affect how much and how well you sleep. The causes range from poor habits that keep you awake to medical problems that disrupt your sleep cycle.
- Epworth Sleepiness Scale: Developed by Dr. Murray Johns of Melbourne, Australia, to measure daytime sleepiness.
- Fatigue Severity Scale: Measures your level of fatigue.
Please remember, the quizzes below can not give you a diagnosis, but they can help you determine whether you need to be tested further for a more serious sleep disorder. You can share these results with your physician to determine whether you need a full evaluation or sleep study. To arrange for a sleep consultation with one of our sleep specialists, please call 216.636.5860 or toll free 866.588.2264.
Use the following scale to choose the most appropriate number, as it best applies to you.
0 = would never doze
1 = slight chance of dozing
2 = moderate chance of dozing
3 = high chance of dozing
Interpreting Your Results
A score equal to or higher than 10 is an indication of significant daytime sleepiness, which can be a sign of a serious sleep disorder.
However, some people with serious sleep problems may have normal scores. Check with your doctor if sleepiness affects your ability to function during the day.
Use the following scale to choose the most appropriate number, as it best applies to you.
Input a number from 1 to 7 that indicates the degree of agreement with each statement. 1 indicates strongly disagree, 7 indicates strongly agree.