Evaluation of sleep problems or disorders using sleep questionnaires

Abstract

Many people have various sleep problems or disorders. It is important to administer the appropriate sleep questionnaire for early diagnosis of sleep problems or disorders. Although sleep questionnaires are less accurate than polysomnography, they are inexpensive and easy to apply, making them useful for patients in primary care settings. They are also useful when following up on a treatment, when conducting a screening test for a specific population, and when using them as research tools. Some sleep questionnaires have recently been developed as a mobile app, making them easier to use. In this paper, we will review some sleep questionnaires used by physicians to diagnose sleep problems or disorders.