Definition: It is an eight-question assessment of daytime sleepiness in which the respondent rates how likely one is to fall asleep in a variety of situations. Scores less than 10 are normal, and scores higher than 10 may suggest the need for additional evaluation by a sleep specialist.
Also Known As: Epworth
Examples: My score on the Epworth Sleepiness Scale suggests that I have excessive daytime sleepiness.
