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French Sleepiness Scale for Adolescents-8 items: A discriminant and diagnostic validation

French Sleepiness Scale for Adolescents-8 items: A discriminant and diagnostic validation

Source : https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/S0013700622001737?via=ihub

In adolescents, excessive daytime sleepiness (EDS) is common and is associated with a decrease in academic achievement [1]. Insufficient duration of sleep is the main underlying cause of sleepiness at this age [2], which increases risk of drowsy driving, obesity, depression, and suicidal ideation [3].

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Conclusions: "Conclusion: The FSSA8 appeared to be more reliable for patients than for nonclinical participants and to be a good tool for screening excessive daytime sleepiness in sleep disorders."