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Element Type
Unique Data Element
Epworth Sleepiness Scale (ESS) - dozing in traffic scale
ESS_DozingInTraffc
Short Description
The likelihood for the subject to doze off or fall asleep while in a car
Definition
The likelihood for the subject to doze off or fall asleep while in a car, stopped for a few minutes in the traffic in contrast to feeling just tired in his/her usual way of life in recent times
 
Notes
ESS Dozing In Traffic Q8
Creation Date
2014-04-01
Historical Notes
References
Copyright MW Johns 1990-1997. Web site - http://epworthsleepinessscale.com/about-the-ess/. A New Method for Measuring Daytime Sleepiness: The Epworth Sleepiness Scale Murray W. Johns 1998. Johns MW. A new method for measuring daytime sleepiness: the Epworth Sleepiness Scale. Sleep, 1991; 14: 50-55. Johns MW. Reliability and factor analysis of the Epworth Sleepiness Scale. Sleep, 1992; 15: 376-381. More references: http://epworthsleepinessscale.com/references/. The Questionnaire contact information and permission to use: Mapi Research Trust, Lyon, France. - Internet: https://eprovide.mapi-trust.org

Data Type
Numeric Values
Input Restrictions
Single Pre-Defined Value Selected
External Schema Permissible Value Mapping
Population
Adult
Guidelines/Instructions
Use the following scale to choose the most appropriate number for each situation: 0 = would never doze or sleep; 1 = slight chance of dozing or sleeping; 2 = moderate chance of dozing or sleeping; 3 = high chance of dozing or sleeping
Preferred Question Text
Stopped for a few minutes in traffic while driving . 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. In a car, while stopped for few minutes in the traffic
Category Groups and Classifications
DiseaseDomainSub-Domain
General (For all diseases) Assessments and Examinations Physical/Neurological Examination
Parkinson's Disease Assessments and Examinations Other Clinical Data

Classification

General (For all diseases):
Supplemental
Parkinson's Disease:
Supplemental
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