From: Weighted Epworth sleepiness scale predicted the apnea-hypopnea index better
Variable | ESS | Weighted ESS | ||||||
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I | II | III | IV | I | II | III | IV | |
Sitting and reading | 0 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 0 | 3 | 4 | 5 |
Watching TV | 0 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 0 | 3 | 4 | 5 |
Sitting inactive in a public place (e.g., a theater or a meeting) | 0 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 0 | 4 | 5 | 6 |
As a passenger in a car for an hour without a break | 0 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 0 | 2 | 3 | 4 |
Lying down to rest in the afternoon when circumstances permit | 0 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 3 |
Sitting and talking to someone | 0 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 0 | 5 | 6 | 7 |
Sitting quietly after a lunch without alcohol | 0 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 3 |
In a car, while stopped for a few minutes in traffic | 0 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 0 | 5 | 6 | 7 |
Total scores | 0–24 | 0–40 |