Sleep Disorder Screening Tool

1. Input information on "Difficulty falling asleep," "Waking up during the night," "Waking up too early," "Satisfaction with total sleep time," "Satisfaction with sleep quality," "Impact on daytime mood (irritability, anxiety, etc.)," "Impact on daytime physical and mental function (concentration, performance)," and "Daytime sleepiness (excessive sleepiness)."
2. The "Sleep Disorder Risk Assessment," "Recommended Action," and "Total Score" will be automatically calculated.

What Are Sleep Disorders?

Sleep disorders refer to conditions where normal sleep patterns are disrupted, affecting daily life. They include issues such as:

• Difficulty falling asleep
• Waking up frequently during the night
• Waking up too early in the morning
• Feeling unrefreshed despite adequate sleep duration
• Experiencing excessive daytime sleepiness

What Is Insomnia?

Insomnia is a type of sleep disorder characterized by problems with sleep quality or duration that affect daytime functioning.

Main Types of Insomnia

• Sleep Onset Insomnia (difficulty falling asleep) - Taking more than 30 minutes to fall asleep after going to bed
• Middle Insomnia (waking up during the night) - Waking up multiple times during the night and having trouble falling back asleep
• Early Morning Insomnia (waking up too early) - Waking up more than 2 hours earlier than planned and being unable to fall back asleep
• Non-Restorative Sleep (poor sleep quality) - Not feeling rested despite sleeping for a long time

Causes of Insomnia

• Psychological factors such as stress, anxiety, and depression
• Lifestyle habits like caffeine consumption and smartphone use
• Environmental factors like noise and temperature in the bedroom
• Aging and chronic conditions (pain, itching)
• Misuse of sleep medications and alcohol consumption

Effects of Sleep Disorders

• Reduced concentration and judgment
• Increased risk of stress and depression
• Weakened immune system
• Increased risk of hypertension and heart disease

Ways to Improve Sleep Disorders

• Establish a regular sleep schedule (go to bed and wake up at the same time every day)
• Avoid using smartphones before bed
• Limit caffeine and alcohol intake
• Engage in moderate exercise
• Manage stress (meditation, deep breathing, etc.)
• Consult a specialist if necessary

Sleep disorders and insomnia can significantly impact daily life, so early intervention is important. Review your lifestyle habits and manage stress, and if there is no improvement, consult a medical professional.

Question Structure

This tool evaluates sleep quality and daytime impact through 8 main questions:

• Difficulty falling asleep
• Frequency of waking up during the night
• Early morning awakening and difficulty falling back asleep
• Sleep stability
• Daytime fatigue
• Maintaining concentration and attention
• Emotional stability
• Severity of daytime sleepiness

Scoring Method

Each question is rated on a 5-point slider, with the following scores assigned:

• No problem at all: 0 points
• Rarely: 1 point
• Sometimes: 2 points
• Often: 3 points
• Almost always: 4 points

The total score ranges from 0 to 32 points.

Diagnostic Criteria

Based on the total score, the risk level and recommended actions are determined as follows:

Calculation Logic

The tool automatically calculates the score based on the slider values and displays the results in real-time.

The initial value for each slider is set to "No problem at all (0 points)."

Reference Data and Standards

The tool's logic is based on the following international guidelines and research data:

• ICD-11 (International Classification of Diseases): WHO's diagnostic criteria for insomnia
• DSM-5 (Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders): Definition and diagnostic guidelines for insomnia
• Athens Insomnia Scale (AIS): Widely used criteria for assessing insomnia
• Recent sleep research papers: Studies on the relationship between sleep disorders and daytime dysfunction

This tool is designed for quick and easy self-assessment of sleep quality. If you score high, we recommend consulting a specialist as soon as possible.