The present chapter is about accurate sleepiness measurement. The clinical benefits of
formal sleepiness testing are explained. The inconsistent relationship between the …

Symptoms of daytime sleepiness are common in normal individuals as well as in those with
various sleep disorders. Several formal objective and subjective measures of daytime …

Basic models of sleepiness, focusing on the homeostatic and circadian components of
sleepiness, are able to predict important fluctuations of sleepiness. However, they fail in …

Subjective sleepiness is defined as" an elemental feeling state" by which the subject, and
only him/her knows whether he/she is alert or sleepy. Subjective sleepiness has little been …

Exces ive leepine s during work activities is a seriou, potential\life-threatening condition that
affects not only leepy individual but also their families, coworker, and society in general. The …

The impact of excessive sleepiness on the individual and on society is immense, and
chronic sleepiness is one of the most common complaints evaluated by sleep medicine …

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This chapter reviews the questionnaires and rating scales available for the evaluation of
sleep deprivation and excessive daytime sleepiness. Sleep disorders are common, and are …

Publisher Summary This chapter provides a practical overview of models and procedures
involved in assessing insomnia and related disorders. Although specialized training in sleep …

Obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) has been estimated to affect 2–4% of middle aged adults [1].
Excessive daytime sleepiness is an important criterion both for establishing the severity of …