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Inside the clinical evaluation of sleepiness: subjective and objective tools.

Simone BaiardiSusanna Mondini
Published in: Sleep & breathing = Schlaf & Atmung (2019)
There exists not the one best test to assess EDS, however, clinicians can choose a more specific test to address a specific diagnostic challenge on the individual level. The development of novel performance tests with low cost and easy to administer is advisable for both screening purposes and fitness for duty evaluations in populations at high risk of EDS-related injuries, for example professional drivers.
Keyphrases
  • low cost
  • clinical evaluation
  • sleep quality
  • obstructive sleep apnea
  • physical activity
  • body composition
  • palliative care