Canadian Respiratory Journal (Jan 2012)
Prevalence of High Epworth Sleepiness Scale Scores in a Rural Population
Abstract
BACKGROUND: Increased daytime sleepiness is an important symptom of obstructive sleep apnea (OSA). OSA is frequently underdiagnosed, and the Epworth Sleepiness Scale (ESS) can be a useful tool in alerting physicians to a potential problem involving OSA.