| Sleepiness during various activities | 0 | 1 | 2 | 3 |
| 1. Sleepiness while reading a book | 0 | 1 | 2 | 3 |
| 2. Sleepiness while watching TV | 0 | 1 | 2 | 3 |
| 3. Sleepiness while attending a meeting or watching a movie in a cinema | 0 | 1 | 2 | 3 |
| 4. Sleepiness while riding in a car | 0 | 1 | 2 | 3 |
| 5. Sleepiness if given a chance to nap midday | 0 | 1 | 2 | 3 |
| 6. Sleepiness while sitting and talking to someone | 0 | 1 | 2 | 3 |
| 7. Sleepiness while sitting quietly after a lunch without alcohol | 0 | 1 | 2 | 3 |
| 8. Sleepiness when stopped at a traffic signal while driving | 0 | 1 | 2 | 3 |
| Total Score (out of 24) |
If your total score exceeds 11 points , it indicates that your level of sleepiness is unusually high. It’s advisable to seek further investigation to diagnose and treat any underlying conditions correctly.
Reference:
Website: http://epworthsleepinessscale.com/about-epworth-sleepiness/
- Download Sleepiness Assessment Form (pdf file)
