Sydney, Australia – July 17, 2026 – MedTree, a trusted Australian digital healthcare platform, has introduced its Epworth Sleepiness Scale (ESS) to help individuals assess their level of daytime sleepiness through a simple, evidence-based self-assessment. The tool is designed to promote awareness of excessive daytime sleepiness and encourage users to seek professional medical advice when appropriate.

The Epworth Sleepiness Scale is a widely recognized questionnaire developed to evaluate how likely a person is to doze off during common daily activities, such as reading, watching television, or sitting quietly. Healthcare professionals often use the ESS as part of the assessment process for sleep-related conditions, including obstructive sleep apnoea, insomnia, narcolepsy, and other sleep disorders.

By making this validated assessment available online, MedTree aims to provide Australians with an accessible resource that supports early awareness of potential sleep health concerns while reinforcing that the questionnaire is a screening tool—not a diagnosis.

Supporting Better Sleep Health Through Digital Healthcare

Quality sleep is essential for physical health, mental wellbeing, concentration, workplace productivity, and overall quality of life. Persistent daytime sleepiness may affect daily activities, driving safety, work performance, and long-term health outcomes.

The MedTree Epworth Sleepiness Scale enables users to complete the assessment in just a few minutes by rating their likelihood of falling asleep in eight everyday situations. After calculating the total score, users receive general guidance to help them understand what their result may indicate and whether discussing their symptoms with a healthcare professional may be appropriate.

Promoting Early Awareness and Professional Care

Many people experience fatigue or daytime drowsiness without recognizing that it may be associated with an underlying sleep disorder. Early identification of symptoms can support timely clinical evaluation and appropriate management.

"Digital health tools can play an important role in increasing awareness of common health conditions," said a spokesperson for MedTree. "Our goal is to provide reliable, easy-to-use resources that help people better understand their health while encouraging them to consult qualified healthcare professionals for diagnosis and treatment."

Evidence-Based Digital Health Resources

The Epworth Sleepiness Scale joins MedTree's growing collection of online healthcare calculators and assessment tools designed to support both patients and healthcare professionals. Each resource is developed to improve health literacy by presenting evidence-based information in a simple, user-friendly format.
In addition to sleep assessments, MedTree continues to expand its library of medical calculators, clinical tools, and educational resources covering preventive healthcare, chronic disease management, medication support, and wellness topics.

About MedTree

MedTree is an Australian digital healthcare platform dedicated to improving access to reliable medical information, evidence-based health calculators, and clinical decision-support resources. Through patient education, digital assessment tools, and healthcare content, MedTree empowers individuals to make informed health decisions while encouraging consultation with qualified healthcare professionals whenever needed.