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Epworth sleepiness scale

In contrast to just feeling tired, how likely are you to doze off or fall asleep in the following situations? Use the following scale to choose the most appropriate number for each situation:
0 = Would never doze
1 = Slight chance of dozing
2 = Moderate chance of dozing
3 = High chance of dozing

SITUATION  
Sitting and reading
Watching Television
Sitting inactive in a public place (i.e. theater)
As a car passenger for an hour without a break
Lying down to rest in the afternoon
Sitting and talking to someone
Sitting quietly after lunch without alcohol
In a car, while stopping for a few minutes in traffic

 

Thorton Snoring scale

Snoring has a significant effect on the quality of life for many people. Snoring can affect the person snoring and those around him/her, both physically and emotionally. Use the following scale to choose the most appropriate number for each situation. (Go to question #4 if you have no bed partner.)
0 = Never
1 = Infrequently (1 night per week)
2 = Frequently (2-3 nights per week)
3 = Most of the time (4 or more nights per week)

SITUATION  
My snoring affects my relationship with my partner
My snoring causes my partner to be irritable or tired
My snoring required us to sleep in separate rooms
My snoring is loud
My snoring affects people when I am sleeping away from home (i.e. hotel, camping, etc.)

 

SLEEP APNEA QUALITY OF LIFE INDEX—BEFORE AND AFTER

Name/Study No. Before Date After Date
Therapy: TAP CPAP Other

We would like to understand whether your sleep apnea and/or snoring have had an impact on your daily activities, emotions, social interactions, and about symptoms that may have resulted.

PLEASE SCORE THE FOLLOWING QUESTIONS ACCORDING TO THE FOLLOWING:
A very large = 1
A large = 2
A moderate to large = 3
A moderate = 4
A small to moderate = 5
A small = 6
No or none = 7
SITUATION    
How much (amount) have you had to push yourself to remain alert during a typical day (e.g. work, school, childcare, housework)?  
How have (amount of time) you had to use all your energy to accomplish your most important activity (e.g. work, school, childcare, housework)?  
How much difficulty (amount) have you had finding the energy to do other activities (e.g. exercise, relaxing)?  
How much difficulty (amount) have you had fighting to stay awake?  
How much of a problem has it been to be told that your snoring is irritating?  
How much of a problem have frequent conflicts or arguments been?  
How often (amount of time) have you looked for excuses for being tired?  
How often (amount of time) have you not wanted to do things with your family and/or friends?  
How often (amount of time) have you felt depressed, down, or hopeless?  
How often (amount of time) have you been impatient?  
How much of a problem has it been to cope with everyday issues?  
How much of a problem have you had with decreased energy?  
How much of a problem have you had with fatigue?  
How much of a problem have you had waking up feeling unrefreshed?  


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