Aims and scope of the special issue: This special issue will feature high quality research that draws attention to the contribution of nurses and nursing in high quality health care for men and women living with dementia. Papers are invited that report the evaluation of interventions in which nursing plays a key role and that are focused on improving dementia care quality. We also invite submissions that report research on the organisation and delivery of dementia care, and that improve understanding of the requirements for health systems that support high quality care delivery. Studies that showcase meaningful inclusion of people living with dementia in study design or delivery are particularly welcome.