title: The nature of scientific knowledge: fact or theory?
abstract: The complex and confusing literature on nursing theories and theory building is considered in this article. The distinction between facts and theories is explained.
authors.forename: R
authors.initials: R
authors.lastname: Behi
authors.forename: M
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Nolan
mesh_terms: D002965:Classification; D006801:Humans; D009742:Nursing Theory; D012586:Science