Sleep History Questionnaire - Emory Johns Creek Hospital

Center for Sleep Medicine
SLEEP HISTORY
Name: ________________________________ Date: ___________
Send copy of results to (e.g., family physician, internist): ________________________________________________
CHIEF COMPLAINT
SLEEP TREATMENT
Check any of the following that apply:
I was previously diagnosed with:
____Loud snoring
___Sleep apnea: When _________________________________
____Breathing or snoring stops in my sleep My prior treatment included: _____________________________
____Awaken gasping for breath
___Restless Legs: When ________________________________
____Do not feel restored when I awake
My prior treatment included: _____________________________
____Become sleepy during the day while…..
___Limb Movements: When
_____________________________
____sitting ____talking My prior treatment included: ______________________________
____riding ____eating ___Narcolepsy: When __________________________________
____driving ____standing My prior treatment included: ______________________________
____Difficulty falling asleep
___Insomnia: When ____________________________________
____Difficulty remaining asleep
My prior treatment included :______________________________
____Awaken too early
SYMPTOMS DURING SLEEP
Indicate ON AVERAGE how often you experience the following symptoms when sleeping or trying to sleep:
Times per week
0 1 2-3 4-6 Symptom
My mind races with many thoughts when I try to fall asleep
I often worry whether or not I will be able to fall asleep
Fatigue
Awaken with a dry mouth
Morning headaches
Irritability/ Depression
Memory impairment or Inability to concentrate
Sinus trouble, nasal congestion or post-nasal drip interfering with sleep
Heartburn, sour belches, regurgitation, or indigestion which disrupts sleep
Pain which delays, prevents, or awakens me from sleep
Inability to move as you are trying to go to sleep or wake up
Vivid or lifelike visions (people in room, etc) as you fall asleep or wake up
Sudden weakness or feel your body go limp when you are angry or excited
Irresistible urge to move legs or arms
Creeping or crawling sensation in your legs before falling asleep
Legs or arms jerking during sleep
Frequent urination disrupting sleep
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Name ____________________
Sleep talking or Sleep walking
SLEEP HABITS
At what time do you usually get in the bed___________AM/PM
How long does it take you to fall asleep after you have turned out the lights_________minutes/hours
How often do you awaken each night___________minutes/
The total time I spend awake in bed____________minutes/hours
I usually wake up from sleep at_______________AM/PM
What time do you usually get out of bed from sleep______________AM/PM
Indicate total length of naps daily_____________
If you do rotating shift work, or have other work schedule changes and need more space to describe:
___________________________________________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________________________________________
MEDICAL HISTORY
Please check if you have had any of the following:
( )Heart disease List type: ____________________ ( )Diabetes ( )Depression
( )High blood pressure ( )Asthma/Emphysema ( )Reflux ( )Thyroid condition
( )Fibromyalgia ( )Anxiety ( )Seizures ( )Parkinson’s disease
( )Stroke ( )Head Injury or brain surgery
( )Other medical problems (please list):______________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________________________________
WEIGHT HISTORY
What do you weigh now _______ What was your weight 1 year ago _______ 5 years ago _______
Any changes in collar size 1 year ago _______ 5 years ago _______
MEDICATION
Do you take anything to help you sleep
What______________________ How often___________
List any drug allergies and reactions: ________________________________________________________________
List current medications and dosages, including both prescriptions and over-the-counter medications: ____________
______________________________________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________________________________
SOCIAL HISTORY
Do you smoke __ Did you previously smoke ______How many years of smoking _____ How much per day____
Do you drink alcohol How much __________ drinks per (day/week/month) (please circle)
How much caffeinated coffee, tea or cola do you drink daily _______________
FAMILY HISTORY (Please check all that apply)
Is there a family history of:
Apnea Snoring Narcolepsy Insomnia Restless Legs
Syndrome
Other Sleep
Disturbances
Mother
Father
Sister(s)
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Name ____________________
Brother(s)
Grandparent(s)
Epworth Sleepiness Scale
How likely are you to doze off or fall asleep in the following situations, in contrast to feeling just tired This refers to
your usual way of life in recent times. Even if you have not done some of these things recently, try to work out how
they would have affected you. Use the following scale to choose the most appropriate number for each situation.
0 = would never doze
1 = slight chance of dozing
2 = moderate chance of dozing
3 = high chance of dozing
Situation
Chance of
Dozing
Sitting and reading
……………………………………………………………………….
Watching TV …………………………………………………………………………….
Sitting, inactive, in a public place (e.g., a theater or a 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 with someone……………………………… ………………………..
Sitting quietly after a lunch without alcohol …………………………………………….
In a car, while stopped for a few minutes in traffic ……………………………………..
Total
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