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Alon Y Avidan1, Ronald D Chervin

  • 1Sleep Disorders Center, Department of Neurology, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, MI 48109-0117, USA. avidan@umich.edu

Sleep Medicine
|November 1, 2003
PubMed
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The Epworth Sleepiness Scale (ESS) is widely available online, but many websites lack crucial information for accurate interpretation. This can lead to misunderstandings about sleepiness assessment and potential health concerns.

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Area of Science:

  • Sleep Medicine
  • Internet Health Information

Background:

  • The internet is a vast, unregulated source of health information.
  • No prior studies evaluated sleep medicine content for public use.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To assess the online presentation of the Epworth Sleepiness Scale (ESS).

Main Methods:

  • Searched eight search engines in November 2000 for 'ESS' and 'Epworth Sleepiness Scale'.
  • Examined all websites displaying the full ESS questionnaire.

Main Results:

  • 91 websites presented the ESS, sponsored by diverse entities.
  • 26% lacked interpretation guidance; 41% provided varied thresholds for clinical consultation.
  • Few sites mentioned common causes of sleepiness or ESS controversies.

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Conclusions:

  • The Epworth Sleepiness Scale is accessible online but often lacks adequate interpretive information.
  • Incomplete or misleading data on websites can hinder appropriate patient understanding of sleepiness assessment.