The test presented here is the Athens Insomnia Scale (AIS), developed by Soldatos, Dikeos, and Paparrigopoulos (2000, Eginition Hospital, Athens) and based on the diagnostic criteria for insomnia set forth by the International Classification of Diseases (ICD-10). It is an 8-item questionnaire evaluating sleep onset, night and early-morning awakenings, total sleep duration, overall sleep quality, daytime well-being, daytime functioning, and daytime sleepiness.
The test is designed for self-completion and takes about 3–5 minutes. Each item is rated only if the difficulty has occurred at least three times per week during the past month. A total score of 6 or higher is suggested by the developers as indicative of insomnia. The result is not a medical diagnosis and does not replace consultation with a specialist.
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