Definitions for "Epworth Sleepiness Scale"
a scale indicating propensity to sleep during the day as perceived by patients. From the subjective answers to 8 questions. A sample is at http://www.stanford.edu/~dement/epworth.html The scale was developed by researchers in Australia and is widely used by sleep professionals around the world to measure sleep deprivation.
A self-administered, eight-item questionnaire that measures the general level of daytime sleepiness by asking patients to rate the chance of dozing during various daytime activities. Routine situations include reading, watching television, attending meetings and talking with another person.
A reliable scale used to assess daytime sleepiness and indicate the need to seek medical evaluation for sleep disorders. This is the same assessment tool used by sleep experts worldwide.