Epworth Sleepiness Scale The Epworth Sleepiness Scale was developed by researchers in Australia and is widely used by sleep professionals around the world to measure sleep deprivation. All patient images are to be used for educational purposes and by the AOMT only; To protect the privacy of the people who are featured in the case studies during the course, Please do not distribute any images via email, online, or otherwise without written permission of the AOMT

Analyzing Results 0 = no chance of dozing 1 = slight chance of dozing 2 = moderate chance of dozing 3 = high chance of dozing

Questioner Sitting and reading Watching TV   Watching TV Sitting, inactive, in a public place As a passenger in a car for an hour Lying down in the afternoon Sitting and talking to someone Sitting quietly after a lunch without alcohol In a car, while stopped for a few minutes in traffic

Epworth Results Score of 1-6: you're getting enough sleep Score of 4-8: you tend to be sleepy during the day; this is the average score Score of 9-15: you are very sleepy and should seek medical advice Score of 16 or greater: you are dangerously sleepy and should seek medical advice