The concept of transformational leadership styles has been popular in medical communities in recent years but very limited information is available in the literature on the role of transformational leadership in relation to workplace performance among home health aides. A secondary data analysis was conducted using the 2007 National Home Health Aides Survey (n = 1,828). A multivariate regression analysis was performed to estimate the association of transformational leadership styles with workplace performance among home health aides. Transformational leadership styles were positively linked to performance in reducing injury, increasing career satisfaction, and choosing their career again if they had to choose. Our finding suggests that introducing transformational leadership practices may benefit home health aides in improving their workplace performance.
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