Table 1.

BEARS screening tool42

CategoriesExample questions
Bedtime problemsDo you have any problems falling asleep at bedtime?
Excessive daytime sleepinessDo you feel sleepy a lot during the day? At school? While driving?
Awakenings during the nightDo you wake up a lot during the night?
Regularity and duration of sleepWhat time do you go to bed on a school night? At weekends? How much sleep do you usually get?
Sleep disordered breathingAsk family members about snoring.