Effects of Liquid Hourglass and Spiky Ball on Pain, Fear, Anxiety and Emotional Manifestations

The liquid hourglass to be used in the study is made of high-quality plastic material, approximately 14 cm long. It contains colored liquid gel. When the hourglass is turned, the colored liquid gel inside flows downwards in the form of bubbles, drop by drop. It is suitable for use by all age groups of children. The visual and moving nature of the liquid hourglass may distract the child during the blood collection process.

The spiky ball to be used in the study is a ball made of sturdy environmentally friendly plastic, approximately 6 cm in size. This ball has a hard body with thorns on it and provides tactile stimulation by pricking the child's fingers. The pressure applied by the thorns on the balls to the hand can reduce pain, muscle tension and stress by stimulating the nerve endings more quickly. It is suitable for use by children over the age of two. The tactile stimulation on the spiky ball can distract the child during the blood collection process.