Epworth Sleep Evaluation
You should be evaluated by a trained professional if you meet one of the following OR your results to the Epworth test below are 6 or greater.
1. You do not wake feeling refreshed and rested.
2. You often experience morning headaches.
3. You or your sleep partner identify that you choke, gasp or stop breathing during sleep.
Epworth Scoring:
0 = no chance of dozing
1 = slight chance of dozing
2 = moderate chance of dozing
3 = high chance of dozing
Epworth Test
Situation / Chance of Dozing (score 0-3)
1. Sitting and reading =
2. Watching TV =
3. Sitting inactive in a public place (e.g. 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 =