Journal article
Evaluation of the measurement properties of the Epworth sleepiness scale: A systematic review
Abstract
OBJECTIVE: To examine published evidence on the psychometric properties of the Epworth sleepiness scale (ESS) for describing the level of daytime sleepiness (DS) in adults.
METHODS: Articles were located on MEDLINE and EMBASE. Psychometric properties were appraised using the COnsensus-based Standards for the selection of health status Measurement Instruments (COSMIN) checklist.
Authors
Kendzerska TB; Smith PM; Brignardello-Petersen R; Leung RS; Tomlinson GA
Journal
Sleep Medicine Reviews, Vol. 18, No. 4, pp. 321–331
Publisher
Elsevier
Publication Date
August 2014
DOI
10.1016/j.smrv.2013.08.002
ISSN
1087-0792