Get to Grips with Sleep Issues

A good night’s sleep sets us up for the day and supports our longer term health. However, we are often unaware of sleep issues we may be experiencing.

So, if you get at all tired on a daily basis or have a habit of dozing off sometimes or even find you are taking things to ‘help you sleep’ you may have an undiagnosed – but treatable – sleep condition.

So, get a grip in 3 easy steps!

3 Simple Steps to Better Sleep

1 - Self-Assess your Sleep
This Medicare compliant survey (taking about 2-3mins) is super easy and helps you both understand and identify if you have any sleep-related issues.
ASSESS SLEEPINESS
To reveal the next questions use TAB (on a PC) or simply enter your response on a mobile device
How likely are you to doze off or fall asleep in the following situations?
This is in contrast to just feeling tired. Evaluate for each question (8 total) - using the scale provided and in the context of your usual way of life in recent times (even if you haven't done some activities recently). Once added together, a maximum score of 24 is possible.
Q 1 Sitting and reading (0 = Never, 1 = Slight, 2 = Moderate, 3 = High)*
Please enter a number from 0 to 3.
Q 2 Watching TV (0 = Never, 1 = Slight, 2 = Moderate, 3 = High)*
0 = Never 1 = Slight 2 = Moderate 3 = High
Please enter a number from 0 to 3.
Q 3 Sitting, inactive in a public place (eg theatre or meeting) (0 = Never, 1 = Slight, 2 = Moderate, 3 = High)*
Please enter a number from 0 to 3.
Q 4 As a passenger in a car for 1 hr without a break (0 = Never, 1 = Slight, 2 = Moderate, 3 = High)*
Please enter a number from 0 to 3.
Q 5 Lying down to rest in the afternoon when circumstances permit (0 = Never, 1 = Slight, 2 = Moderate, 3 = High)*
Please enter a number from 0 to 3.
Q 6 Sitting and talking to someone (0 = Never, 1 = Slight, 2 = Moderate, 3 = High)*
Please enter a number from 0 to 3.
Q 7 Sitting quietly after a lunch without alcohol (0 = Never, 1 = Slight, 2 = Moderate, 3 = High)*
0 = Never,1 = Slight, 2 = Moderate, 3 = High
Please enter a number from 0 to 3.
Q 8 - In a car while stopped for a few minutes in the traffic (0 = Never, 1 = Slight, 2 = Moderate, 3 = High)*
Please enter a number from 0 to 3.
Total Epworth Sleepiness Score
The total score can be up to a maximum of 24.
SCREENING QUESTIONNAIRE
To reveal the next questions use TAB (on a PC) or simply enter your response on a mobile device
Check for any of these commonly known aspects
Answer 0=No or 1=Yes for each of the 4 questions - which, with their weighting, gives a maximum of 10 points.
Q S1 - Is your waist >102cm for MALES. OR >88cm for FEMALES (0 = No, 1=Yes)*
Waist measurement to be measured at the level of the umbilicus
Please enter a number from 0 to 1.
Q S1Calc - waist
Please enter a number from 0 to 1.
Q S2 - Has your snoring ever bothered others? (0 = No, 1=Yes)*
Please enter a number from 0 to 1.
Q S2Calc - Snoring
Please enter a number from 0 to 1.
Q S3 - Has anyone noticed if you stop breathing during your sleep? (0 = No, 1=Yes)*
Please enter a number from 0 to 1.
Q S3Calc - Apnoeas
Please enter a number from 0 to 1.
Q S4 - Are you over 50? (0 = No, 1=Yes)*
Please enter a number from 0 to 1.
Q S4Calc - Age
Please enter a number from 0 to 1.
Screening Questionnaire Results*
Maximum score for this is 10. It is called the OSA50 Survey. The results should be used to support a discussion with your GP.
Your Details
Name
First Last
Age Range
Best Email*
Enter Email Confirm Email

Mobile Phone*
In the event the email is not delivered or is lost, please provide your mobile phone no.
Would you like to re-do this test in the future?
Yes - Annually (until advised otherwise)
No thanks!
Your Postcode*
ZIP / Postal Code

Contact permission in relation to elevated risk results
As this survey is medical, our concern is to support everyone with appropriate medical attention. So, if your results are elevated, we will contact you - unless you indicate otherwise here
No
Date Submitted
Date Format: DD slash MM slash YYYY

After pressing submit, your results are emailed to you directly. PLEASE CHECK YOUR JUNK EMAIL FOLDER if you do not see it in your inbox. Read your email carefully as it contains important information which you may need to use to support a conversation with your GP. If this survey is part of a specific GP practice sleep awareness program, your results will be made available to that practice so they can contact you directly if necessary. If your email does not work, we will try to phone you. This form is submitted via a website with a security certificate in place.
2 - Talk to your GP

Your survey results are sent to directly via an email for you to discuss with your GP who may recommend a diagnostic sleep study.

The more questions you answered in a positive way (ie you do experience that symptom) will increase the total score. Higher scores indicate the need for further attention.

CHECK YOUR JUNK EMAIL if you do not immediately see the email in your inbox.

By taking the test and looking at the results, we hope you have gained some insights on some of the key sleep issue symptoms. It is recommended you review your results with your GP. Any questions about the email, surveys etc please do not hesitate to contact us. Please note, we may contact to you confirm you have received the email and understand what it all means.
3 - Home Sleep Study

After talking with your regular GP Doctor, you may be referred for a bulk billed home sleep study. Your referral enables you to book in directly with us. Sleep issues you may be experiencing have the potential to be diagnosed/ruled out and treated by our specialists.

Redlands Specialists undertake a medical approach to diagnosing potential sleep issues. This approach differs from the ‘over the counter’ type of study you can get from a retailer as the specialists gather multiple pieces of diagnostic information which is needed for an accurate and effective diagnosis.

To understand the diagnostic process further you can call us on 07 3193 5400 or submit an online enquiry HERE