A sleep questionnaire should answer a clear question.
Daytime dozing, difficulty sleeping and poor sleep quality describe different experiences. Compare ESS, ISI and PSQI by what they ask, then plan the questionnaire work around your clinic's consultation.
At a glance
Three measures. Three sleep perspectives.
- ESS
Propensity to doze during the day
- ISI
Perceived insomnia difficulties
- PSQI
Sleep quality over a month
The measure needs to match the question.
A returned questionnaire tells your team that someone replied. Its purpose tells the clinician what that reply can contribute. Preparation means choosing relevant measures, identifying outstanding responses and keeping each perspective clear.
- Daytime sleepiness
- Insomnia symptoms
- Sleep quality
A clear purpose for every step.
Start with the information your clinicians need. Use these steps to plan the questionnaire work around the consultation.
- 01
Start with the sleep concern
Compare daytime sleepiness, perceived insomnia difficulties and sleep quality. Your clinician selects measures that address the consultation question.
- 02
Map requests and replies
Set out how your team would track the requested forms and identify outstanding replies before the appointment. Use that process as the starting point for a product conversation.
- 03
Keep the different perspectives clear
Plan how responses and results enter the clinician's review. The consultation, clinical investigation and interpretation remain with the sleep team.
What each measure brings to the review.
ESS, ISI and PSQI address different experiences and timeframes. Compare their purposes before deciding which information your clinic needs.
Self-reported propensity to doze in daytime situations. This is sleepiness information rather than a broad measure of every sleep problem.
Daytime sleepiness is one component of a sleep history. Read it alongside sleep timing, breathing symptoms and shift patterns.
Read ESS catalogue details →Perceived insomnia symptoms and their impact. It addresses a different experience from daytime sleepiness.
Confirm the recall period, because the insomnia items are rated over a fixed window.
Read ISI catalogue details →Sleep quality and disturbances over a one-month period. Its timeframe matters when interpreting the person's account.
Its one-month window means a recent change in sleep may not show up yet. Read it with the sleep diary.
Read PSQI catalogue details →A practical starting point for your service.
Compare the question behind the measure
See each featured sleep measure alongside its purpose and administration notes. Daytime sleepiness, insomnia difficulties and sleep quality stay distinct.
Make the collection process part of the discussion
Bring your current request and reply tracking to a call. The workflow example gives your team a starting point for discussing preparation and review.
Your team's questions, answered.
Assessment purposes, clinical responsibilities and the next step for your service.
Are ESS, ISI and PSQI interchangeable?
No. ESS concerns daytime sleepiness, ISI concerns perceived insomnia difficulties, and PSQI concerns sleep quality over a month. Your clinician decides which information is relevant and how it fits the wider assessment.
Can a questionnaire diagnose a sleep disorder?
Lirena does not diagnose sleep disorders or choose treatment. Questionnaires provide reported information for clinician review; investigations and diagnostic decisions remain with the responsible service.
Can we view longitudinal sleep charts?
The examples focus on individual responses and results. Charts across visits and automatic treatment monitoring are outside this example. Bring any comparison or follow-up requirements to a call and confirm how they would be handled.
How should we combine the sleep measures?
They answer different questions. Daytime sleepiness, perceived insomnia severity and one-month sleep quality are separate accounts, so choose the smallest set that covers the clinical question rather than sending all three by default.
How do we choose a plan for our clinic?
Compare the current plans on the pricing page. Bring your expected assessment volume, required measures and review process to a call if you need help choosing.
What happens after Get Started or Book Call?
Get Started takes you to account setup. The Free plan requires no card. Book Call lets you choose a time to discuss your clinic's workflow. Please bring measure names and process questions, without patient records or responses.
Give the sleep consultation a clear starting point.
Bring your clinic's sleep measures and questionnaire process to a conversation about collection and review.