Nursing support for skin prick testing in children as a component of ensuring the quality and safety of allergy diagnostics (literature review)

Background. The prevalence of allergic diseases remains one of the global challenges of modern times. At the same time, expanding diagnostic and therapeutic capabilities requires higher quality standards, which can only be ensured through a team-based approach to allergy diagnostics. High-quality and safe allergy diagnostic procedures require nurses to have well-developed professional competencies, including theoretical knowledge, practical skills, adherence to standardized protocols, patient safety assessment, and timely recognition of possible adverse reactions. Therefore, targeted training of highly qualified nurses able to perform their professional functions independently and to collaborate effectively with physicians in a multidisciplinary team is of particular importance. Aim. To substantiate the role of nurses in the organization and performance of skin prick testing in children, to systematize their professional responsibilities, and to identify the professional competencies required to ensure the reliability of test results, patient safety, and the quality of allergy care. Materials and Methods. A literature search and analytical review of scientific publications, clinical guidelines, and regulatory documents published in 2016–2026 were conducted, covering skin allergy testing, nurses' professional competencies, patient safety, and the standardization of diagnostic procedures. The study was conducted using the bibliosemantic method and systematic analysis as a private initiative of the authors, without grant support or state registration of the research topic. Research Ethics. The study was conducted without the involvement of patients or animals and therefore did not require approval of an ethics committee. Results. A structured model of nursing support for skin prick testing in children is proposed, providing for comprehensive application of the nurse's procedural, communication, and safety-related competencies at all stages of the diagnostic process. Conclusions. The nurse is an integral member of the team performing skin prick testing in children. The nurse's role involves ensuring standardized procedural support, patient safety, appropriate communication with the family, and timely communication of objective test results to the physician. A clear delineation of professional responsibilities and coordinated interaction between the allergist and the nurse form the basis of a team-based approach to the organization of allergy diagnostics.