traffic fatalities are a major cause of morbidity and mortality in iran. occupational sleep medicine field needs more cost-effective and applicable tests for screening purposes. this study reports on a pilot screening study for drowsy drivers in an urban iranian sample of commercial drivers. the maintenance of wakefulness test (mwt) measures the ability to remain awake objectively. sleep latenc...

BACKGROUND Although sleepiness and fatigue are common symptoms in depressed patients, the relationships among sleepiness, fatigue and treatment of depression have not been fully elucidated. The main objective of this study was to investigate the therapeutic effects of a sedating antidepressant on sleepiness and fatigue in patients with depression. METHODS Forty-two depressed patients, who met...

OBJECTIVE To compare the effects of 800 mg of valerian with a placebo on sleep quality and symptom severity in people with restless legs syndrome (RLS). METHODS A prospective, triple-blinded, randomized, placebo-controlled, parallel design was used to compare the efficacy of valerian with placebo on sleep quality and symptom severity in patients with RLS. Thirty-seven participants were random...

BACKGROUND The Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index (PSQI) and the Epworth Sleepiness Scale (ESS) are commonly used to quantify sleep and excessive daytime sleepiness in older adults. These measures, however, have not been comprehensively evaluated for their psychometrics in older men. We determined the internal consistency reliability and construct validity of the PSQI and ESS in a sample of older m...

OBJECTIVES/HYPOTHESIS To determine whether the Epworth Sleepiness Scale (ESS) can be improved by having a bed partner or roommate ("partner") also fill out the questionnaire; and to assess the applicability of the eight items in the questionnaire, particularly in an urban population. STUDY DESIGN Retrospective chart review. METHODS A retrospective chart review was conducted to identify char...

Sleep problems are often under-diagnosed, but may have a profound impact on work performance. The purpose of this study was to validate the Dutch version of the Occupational Impact of Sleep Questionnaire (OISQ). A total of 555 adults with a regular daytime job completed the OISQ. In addition, they also completed the Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index (PSQI), Epworth Sleepiness Scale (ESS) and the S...

Several studies indicate an association between obstructive sleep apnea syndrome (OSAS) and diabetic autonomic neuropathy (DAN). Observed frequency of OSAS in diabetic patients with DAN varies between 26% and 30%. Excessive daytime sleepiness is one of the major clinical symptoms of sleep disordered breathing. Diabetics with autonomic neuropathy might have abnormal control of respiration during...

PURPOSE Excessive daytime sleepiness is highly prevalent in the general population, is the hallmark of narcolepsy, and is linked to significant morbidity. Clinical assessment of sleepiness remains challenging and the common objective multiple sleep latency test (MSLT) and subjective Epworth sleepiness scale (ESS) methods correlate poorly. We examined the relative utility of pupillary unrest ind...

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...

OBJECTIVES This study aimed to determine otolaryngology residents' quality of life and sleepiness. METHODS An electronic survey was distributed to otolaryngology residents in the United States in October 2014 and May 2015. The survey included questions from the Physician Well-Being Index (PWBI) and Epworth Sleepiness Scale (ESS). Data were analyzed using standard descriptive and frequency ana...