The Epworth Sleepiness Scale (ESS) is a widely utilized, self-administered questionnaire designed to measure an individual’s general level of daytime sleepiness. The ESS presents eight different situations, and respondents are asked to rate, on a scale of 0 to 3, how likely they would be to doze off or fall asleep in each scenario. The cumulative score provides an indication of the individual’s average daytime sleep propensity. The accessibility of this evaluation tool through digital documents in portable document format allows for convenient distribution and completion.
Obtaining this questionnaire in a digital format offers significant advantages. Healthcare professionals can easily disseminate the ESS to patients for remote completion and subsequent analysis. Researchers benefit from the ease of data collection and management offered by digital versions. Furthermore, its widespread availability fosters increased awareness of sleep disorders and encourages individuals to proactively assess their sleep patterns. Historically, the ready availability of the scale in an easily distributed format has contributed to its ubiquitous use in sleep research and clinical practice, aiding in identifying individuals who may benefit from further sleep evaluation and treatment.
