WHAT IS SLEEP READINESS?

Sleep Readiness is the ability to recognize and implement sleep principles to support optimal brain function, emotional recovery, and physical recovery. Soldiers need 7-9 hours of sleep per day to maximize health and sustain performance.

RESOURCES:

INDIVIDUAL ASSESSMENT

Here are a few ways Soldiers can assess their current Sleep Readiness. These assessments are for informational purposes only and do not substitute professional medical advice or consultations with healthcare professionals. The information provided should not be used for diagnosing or treating a health problem or disease, and those seeking personal medical advice should consult with a licensed medical provider.

PITTSBURGH INSOMNIA RATING SCALE - 20

The Pittsburgh Insomnia Rating Scale (PIRS-20) is a self-report questionnaire that assesses the respondent's sleep condition over the past week. Click on the image to download the survey.

PIRS-20 INSTRUMENT

PIRS-20 SCORING

SLEEP HYGIENE INDEX

The Sleep Hygiene Index is self-rated questionnaire that assesses the habits and routines that enable healthy sleep behaviors and appropriate stimulus control (i.e. light and temperature control of sleep spaces). Click on the image to download the survey.