Insomnia Severity Index (ISI-Sleep): Sleep Assessment

The Insomnia Severity Index is a short patient survey that measures sleep difficulty. It helps clinicians evaluate insomnia symptoms and track treatment progress over time.

Insomnia Severity Index (ISI-Sleep) PDF questionnaire for assessing insomnia severity.
ISI

Insomnia Severity Index (ISI-Sleep)

The Insomnia Severity Index (ISI) is a brief screening tool used to assess the nature and impact of sleeping difficulties. Clinicians rely on this seven-item questionnaire to measure insomnia intensity and track treatment progress. It's a trusted method for evaluating sleep quality in clinical settings.

Category

Mental health
Wellbeing
Physical health

Disease

Assessment
Mental Health
Clinical Measurement

Source

(Bastien et al., 2001)

Author Name

Morin, C.M. (1993)

What is Insomnia Severity Index (ISI-Sleep)

The Insomnia Severity Index (ISI-Sleep) is a reliable tool for checking sleep issues. It helps clinicians measure the nature of insomnia symptoms. This seven-item questionnaire looks at subjective symptoms of sleep difficulties. It focuses on the severity of sleep onset and staying asleep through the night. Patients rate their current sleep patterns using a five-point Likert scale ranging from none to very severe. The items cover satisfaction with sleep, interference with daily functioning, noticeability of impairment to others, and distress about sleep issues. It is quick to complete in under five minutes and works well for screening or tracking treatment progress. Clinicians use the total score to spot clinical insomnia or subthreshold conditions. It is a practical choice for busy clinics needing a clear picture of patient sleep health for future care.

ISI Scoring

The Insomnia Severity Index can be scored using one main approach that sums ratings from seven items. You rate each question on a scale of 0 to 4, then add them up for a total between 0 and 28. Scores from 0 to 7 mean you likely have no significant sleep issues, while 8 to 14 suggests subthreshold insomnia. Hitting 15 to 21 points to moderate clinical insomnia, and a score of 22 to 28 indicates severe clinical insomnia. It is a really handy way for local clinicians to track sleep health changes over time.

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Advantages

Diagnostic accuracy

Enables precise identification of patient health status.

Outcome tracking

Measures healthcare intervention results systematically.

Efficient collection

Streamlines research data gathering process.

Research validity

Strengthens evidence through systematic measurement approaches.

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