Kss values increase sensitively during acute total and repeated partial sleep deprivation and night work. Epworth sleepiness scalechildren how likely are you to doze off or fall asleep in the following situations, in contrast to feeling just tired. Pdf validation of the karolinska sleepiness scale against. Selfreport sleep evaluation includes sleep and wake times, how much and how well it is and the stanford sleepiness scale sss 11, the karolinska sleepiness scale kss 12 are commonly used tools. Severity scale fss 9 and the crew status survey also called as samnperelli sp fatigue scale 10. Validation of the karolinska sleepiness scale against. Stanford sleepiness scale alertness test the stanford sleepiness scale is a quick and easy way to assess how alert you are feeling. Abstract the karolinska sleepiness scale kss is frequently used to study sleepiness in various contexts. Epworth sleepiness scale johns, 1991, and subtests.
Sleepiness in obstructive sleep apnea syndrome and simple snoring evaluated by the epworth sleepiness scale. How likely are you to doze off or fall asleep in the following situations, in comparison to feeling just tired. Total all of the entries in the third column and enter the total in the last box. Stanford sleepiness scale sss type of questionnairedescription. Defining, measuring, and predicting fatigue gregory belenky, m. This scale measures the subjective level of sleepiness. This subjective indicator has been proved to be highly correlated with another sleepiness. Within the questionnaires, the karolinska sleepiness scale 21 kss was applied. The researchers utilized the karolinska sleepiness scale kss to determine the nurses sleepiness level prior to napping. The karolinska scales of personality areconceived to be quantifications of some crucial personality or temperament dimensions representing qualities of the information processing and arousal systems of the individual, using concepts from psychopathological theories and research. Selfrating scale which is used to quantify progressive steps in sleepiness at a certain point in time.
To date, there are no studies examining whether these versions can be used. Karolinska sleepiness scale as used in faid quantum. The karolinska sleepiness scale is a 9point likert scale often used when conducting studies involving selfreported, subjective assessment of an individuals level of drowsiness at the time. Daily realtime quality control and postduty phone contact with drivers.
Modified pediatric epworth sleepiness scale ages 616 the epworth sleepiness scale is used to determine the level of daytime sleepiness. The investigators evaluated students in the transition from 9th grade in middle school to 10th grade in high school. These files will have pdf in brackets along with the. Use the following scale and indicate the most appropriate number for each situation. Insomnia severity index ons oncology nursing society. A pictorial sleepiness scale based on cartoon faces. This scale measures the subjective level of sleepiness at a. Karolinska sleepiness scale kss is among the scales that has widely been used, as concluded by 9. Karolinska sleepiness scale kss request pdf researchgate. If it is during the day when you go about your business, ideally you would want a rating of a one.
Pdf most of the documents on the racgp website are in portable document format pdf. Even if you have not done some of these things recently, think about how they would have affected you. Use the following scale to choose the most appropriate number for each situation. Created by researchers at the appleton institute kss scores are defined as follows 9. If you score 10 or more on this test, you should consider whether you are obtaining adequate sleep. This refers to your usual way of life in recent times. Each map is a layered, georegistered portable document format. The epworth sleepiness scale ess is a selfadministered eightitem. Even if you havent done some of these things recently, try.
An introspective measure of sleepiness the stanford sleepiness scale sss degree of sleepiness scale rating feeling active, vital, alert, or wide awake 1 functioning at high levels, but not at peak. Measurements of sleepiness and fatigue sciencedirect. Discover your own pattern of alertness by recording your degree of sleepiness at different times throughout the day. This questionnaire requires the patient to choose one statement that best describes his or her current state of alertness. To examine the diagnostic accuracy of the karolinska sleep questionnaire ksq for osas. However, it exists in two versions, one with labels on every other step version a, and one with labels on every step version b on the 9point scale. We correlated the standardized karolinska sleepiness scale. Consisting of only one item, the scale requires respondents to select one of seven statements best representing their level of perceived sleepiness 1. Where can i find the karolinska sleep questionnaire. It is focused on the karolinska sleepiness scale kss, which is a ninepoint likerttype scale.
When you have your total score, look at the guidelines for scoringinterpretation below to see where your sleep difficulty fits. Asiapacific frms seminar bangkok 2012 measuring fatigue dr michelle millar, technical officer human performance, icao. The karolinska sleepiness scale kss is frequently used to study sleepiness in various contexts. Jul 11, 2016 the karolinska sleepiness scale kss is frequently used to study sleepiness in various contexts. Questionnaires can only be asked, however, at discrete times, preventing a continuous analysis of sleepiness. What is the abbreviation for karolinska sleepiness scale. Ambiguities regarding the relationship between office lighting and. Comparing two versions of the karolinska sleepiness scale kss. Comparing two versions of the karolinska sleepiness scale.
On this scale subjects indicate which level best reflects the psychophysical sate experienced in the last 10 min. The researchers utilized an investigatordeveloped scale to assess the nurses sleep ability during the nap, as well as measuring the nurses sleep inertia, and assessing the helpfulness of the nap. The first category is used to assess state sleepiness, such as the stanford sleepiness scale sss, karolinska sleepiness scale kss, and visual analogue scales. Representative studies using scale gillberg m, kecklund g, akerstedt t. The test is a list of eight situations in which you rate your tendency to become sleepy on a scale of 0, no chance of dozing, to 3, high chance of dozing. The results indicate a correlation between fatigue and drivers takeover performance and proves the. For reports of instantaneous sleepiness across the day and night, visual analogue scales or likert scales, like the 7graded stanford sleepiness scale hoddes et al. Participants reported their subjective sleepiness after 8 hrs and 2. Field study on the effectiveness of the new restart provision. If you suspect you might have osa, answer the following questions and take your answers to your gp. The epworth sleepiness scale the epworth sleepiness scale is widely used in the field of sleep medicine as a subjective measure of a patients sleepiness.
Our faces scale correlated with the karolinska sleepiness scale p sleepiness scale p scale measuring sleepiness p sleepiness at 4. Cao, christian guilleminault, in principles and practice of sleep medicine sixth edition, 2017. To date, there are no studies examining whether these versions can be used interchangeably. On this scale, subjects indicate which level best reflects the psychophysical sate experienced in the last 10 min. Pdf construction and validation of the eeg analogues of. A revision of existing karolinska sleepiness scale. Karolinska sleepiness scale pdf proposed as a simple method for measuring daytime sleepiness in adults. The karolinska sleepiness scale 1 very alert 2 3 alert normal level 4 5 neither alert nor sleepy 6. Epworth sleepiness scale use this scale to determine your patients level of sleepiness. Kss abbreviation stands for karolinska sleepiness scale. Purpose this scale 1 measures the subjective level of sleepiness at a particular time during the day. The epworth sleepiness scale is used to diagnose obstructive sleep apnoea osa. A tool for measuring sleepiness when investigating driver fatigue and the effect of different stimuli in experimental settings, is subjective questionnaires e. Epworth sleepiness scale 11 how likely are you to nod off or fall asleep in the following situations, in contrast to feeling just tired.
However, it exists in two versions, one with labels on every other step and one with labels on every step on the 9point scale. The diurnal pattern of sleepiness is ushaped, with high kss values in the morning and late evening, and with great stability across years. Epworth sleepiness scale ess situation chance of dozing a subjective measure of sleepiness a simple, selfadministered, validated questionnaire designed to provide a measure of the propensity for daytime sleep the epworth sleepiness scale alone is not diagnostic but can be indicative of a problem. Data on crashes and other incidents would be collected and would include time of day, severity, and type of crash. Primary and secondary outcome measures fatigue index percentage chance of a high score on a standardised sleepiness scale and risk index relative risk of fatiguerelated errors compared with a 2day, twonight, fouroff shift pattern of all shifts on all rotas. The second type of labels was determined through analyzing driving performance. Subjective sleepiness on the karolinska sleepiness scale kss. Using the karolinska sleep questionnaire to identify. The epworth sleepiness scale ess is a scale intended to measure daytime sleepiness that is measured by use of a very short questionnaire. About the karolinska scales of personality ksp inventory. Validation of the karolinska sleepiness scale against performance and eeg variables. The scale, which can be administered in 12 minutes, is generally used to track overall alertness at each hour of the day. The main aim of the present study was to investigate the validity and reliability of the kss with electroencephalographic, behavioral and other subjective indicators of sleepiness. Another instrument, which is very similar to the stanford sleepiness scale, is the karolinska sleepiness scale.
The stanford sleepiness scale, 59 a 7point scale, was developed to quantify the subjective sleepiness of patients throughout the day, but it is often difficult for patients to accurately rate themselves every 15 to 20 minutes. Subjective and objective sleepiness in the active individual. Stanford sleepiness scale intermountain healthcare. However, it exists in two versions, one with labels on every other step version a, and one with. Stanford sleepiness scale this is a quick way to assess how alert you are feeling. The karolinska sleepiness scale 1 very alert 2 3 alert normal level 4 5 neither alert nor sleepy 6 7 sleepy, but no effort to keep awake 8. Driver fatigue research federal motor carrier safety.
Stephan volker, inga rothert industry 1 illuminance lx 950 1049 850 949 750 849 650 749 550 649 450 549 350 449 250 349 150 250 16 15 14 12 11 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 0 typ of accident sprain, bruise, bump fracture hwr qhvkdqgf dxjkw cut and other wounds scald, burn light. Sleepiness rating scales broadly include two categories. Open access research can a tool developed for industry be. Epworth sleepiness scale centers for disease control and. A revision of existing karolinska sleepiness scale responses. Consecutive patients, 3066 years old, attending a large sleep clinic in sweden for osas evaluation completed the ksq and underwent in. Even if you have not done some of these things recently try to work out how they would have affected you.
Validation of the karolinska sleepiness scale against performance. Postpartum sleepiness and sleepy driving in australian mothers. The researchers utilized the karolinska sleepiness scale. These scales are used to measure short term changes in sleepiness. The karolinska sleepiness scale kss is frequently used for evaluating subjective sleepiness. Request pdf validation of the karolinska sleepiness scale against performance and eeg variables the karolinska sleepiness scale kss is frequently used. Investigated whether the stanford sleepiness scale sss, a selfrating scale used to quantify progressive steps in sleepiness, crossvalidates with performance on. Epworth sleepiness scale or ess, 5 first we need to consider the. This scale 1 measures the subjective level of sleepiness at a particular time during the day. The kss is a 9point subjective sleepiness scale that has been shown to provide a good estimate of sleepiness. The karolinska sleepiness scale kss is frequently used to study sleepiness. The stanford sleepiness scale is a quick and easy way to assess how alert you are feeling. Driver performance was assessed in regard to timing and quality aspects of the takeover. Stanford sleepiness scale an overview sciencedirect topics.
Sleepiness level can be simply quantified through a subjective sleepiness scale. This ninepoint scale measures the subjective level of sleepiness at a particular time during the day. We set out to revise publications reporting on alertness scores as measured by the karolinska sleepiness scale kss under different light conditions in order to assess the extendibility of the equivalentmelanopic function to nif responses in humans. Karolinska sleepiness scale, maslach burnout inventory emotional exhaustion subscale, modified brief fatigue inventory, multidimensional fatigue inventory, patientreported outcomes measurement information system promis short form fatigue questionnaire, piper fatigue scale, sleep wake activity. Choose the most appropriate number for each situation. Construction and validation of the eeg analogues of the karolinska sleepiness scale based on the karolinska drowsiness test.
Karolinska sleepiness scale the kss was developed by akerstedt and gillberg 31. The epworth sleepiness scale ess selfassessment can help determine if you might have a sleep disorder, but it cant be used alone to diagnose. The scale, which can be administered in 12 minutes, is generally used to. Relations between performance and subjective ratings of sleepiness during a night awake. The stanford sleepiness scale sss 36 and the karolinska sleepiness. Subjective sleepiness is a sensitive indicator of insuf. Daytime sleepiness and hyperactivity in children with suspected sleep disordered breathing. The stanford sleepiness scale sss, developed by dement and colleagues in 1972, is a oneitem selfreport questionnaire measuring levels of sleepiness throughout the day. Discover your own pattern of alertness by recording your degree of. The kss questionnaire refers to the sleepiness level the last 5 min before. The seven answers are added up to get a total score. Readdownload view casimir mcnairs professional profile on linkedin. Sleepiness pattern of indonesian professional driver based. On this scale subjects indicate which level best reflects the.