Physiological correlates of the Epworth sleepiness scale reveal different dimensions of daytime sleepiness

The multiple sleep latency test and Epworth sleepiness scale in the assessment of daytime sleepiness.

Mexican Version of the Epworth Sleepiness Scale

The Epworth Sleepiness Scale (ESS) has been reputed as a quick, valid, and reliable method to assess Daytime sleepiness (DS). Since its publication, it has been translated into a number of languages. Our aim was to determine validity and reliability indicators of an Spanish language version ESS for Mexican population. Considering that in developing countries the majority of persons use public t...

Clinical reproducibility of the Epworth Sleepiness Scale.

STUDY OBJECTIVES The Epworth Sleepiness Scale (ESS) is widely used as a subjective measure of sleepiness. To our knowledge, no study has evaluated its reproducibility in the clinical setting. METHODS A retrospective chart review of patients referred to the sleep clinic at Mount Sinai Hospital for evaluation of sleep-disordered breathing from a local private snoring clinic between January 2000...

Factors related to increased daytime sleepiness during the menopausal transition as evaluated by the Epworth sleepiness scale.

BACKGROUND Sleep disorders and sleep-apnea/hypopnea syndromes are very frequent in women, being misdiagnosed in many cases. The menopause, regardless of age, is associated to poor sleep quality and daytime sleepiness that can lead to impaired quality of life, and reduced productivity and functioning. OBJECTIVE To assess daytime sleepiness and related risk factors among middle aged Ecuadorian ...

Developing a pictorial Epworth Sleepiness Scale.

OBJECTIVE The Epworth Sleepiness Scale (ESS) was designed to be self-completed by the patient. However, it may not be understood by all, and unrecognised problems with literacy can impair the process. The ESS has been translated into a pictorial version for use in those with normal or diminished literacy skills. METHODS An evaluation of the patients' ability to self-complete the ESS was under...