Kolcaba published her seminal work, Comfort Theory and Practice: A Vision for Holistic Health Care and Research in 2003. Despite this impressive resume, Kolcaba's writing reflects her accessible and practical voice . Kolcaba (2003) believes that consumers of theory must be able to understand and use theory. As a result, his writings appealed to his colleagues, helping them develop better knowledge. Theory-specific terminology was well described with minimal or simple definitions. Kolcaba provided clear and engaging examples of comfort theory put into practice. The Comfort Theory website is extremely user-friendly and useful for students. Kolcaba publishes his email address and answers questions personally. Its website also contains frequently asked questions