ThePittsburgh Sleep Quality Index (PSQI)is a questionnaire that is used to evaluate sleep problems.
The result is used to get an idea about the quantity and quality of your sleep.
What Is the PSQI?
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The PSQI was developed in 1989 by researchers at the University of Pittsburgh.
The questions are all intended to be answered based on your sleeping pattern for the past month.
The PSQI takes about 10 minutes to complete and it doesnt involve any procedures or interventions.
You might take the PSQI if you:
The PSQI can be part of a comprehensive sleep evaluation.
You may also need a medical evaluation to evaluate health issues that could be contributing to your sleep problems.
The PSQI is not intended for home use or to be used or interpreted on your own.
But a sleep evaluation and treatment of sleep disorders requires consultation with a medical professional.
Your healthcare provider will discuss your score with you, along with your individual answers.
The score and the answers are both important in guiding your next steps.
You may need additional diagnostic tests to help pinpoint your exact problem.
Your treatment plan depends on your diagnosis.
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The PSQI might be part of your sleep evaluation.
Taking this self-administered test can also give you a good deal of insight into what you are going through.
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