Key features of screening questionnaires for OSA
ESS | |
How likely are you to doze off or fall asleep in the following situations, in contrast to feeling just tired? | |
Situation | Chance of dozing (0–3) |
Sitting and reading | |
Watching TV | |
Sitting inactive in a public place (e.g. a theatre or meeting) | |
As a passenger in a car for an hour without a break | |
Lying down to rest in the afternoon when circumstances permit | |
Sitting and talking to someone | |
Sitting quietly after a lunch without alcohol | |
In a car while stopped for a few minutes in the traffic | |
Berlin questionnaire | |
Age ______ Gender______ | Weight _______ Height ______ |
Category 1 | Category 2 |
1. Do you snore? | 6. How often do you feel tired or fatigued after your sleep? |
2. Your snoring is: | 7. During your waking time do you feel tired, fatigued, or not up to par? |
a) Slightly louder than breathing | 8. Have you ever nodded off or fallen asleep while driving a vehicle? If yes: |
b) As loud as talking | 9. How often does this occur? |
c) Louder than talking | Category 3 |
3. How often do you snore? | 10. Do you have high blood pressure? |
4. Has your snoring ever bothered other people? | BMI= |
5. Has anyone noticed that you quit breathing during your sleep? | |
STOP–BANG questionnaire | |
STOP | BANG |
Snoring | BMI >35 kg·m−2 |
Tiredness | Age >50 years |
Observed you stop breathing | Neck circumference >40 cm (15.7 inches) |
Blood Pressure | Gender Male |